Stepdown (Surgical Imcu) Registered Nurse

Title: Stepdown (Surgical IMCU) Registered Nurse A Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, promoting and evaluating quality patient care. A Registered Nurse provides teaching to patients, families and the public. A Registered Nurses will follow the mission, vision, I-CARE values, policies and procedures of the Health System Core Job Responsibilities Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufactures instructions troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs; maintaining equipment, inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques. Protect patients, employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and controlled substance regulations. Utilize universal precautions and practice at all times. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care personnel. Document patient care service by charting in patients' medical records accurately and timely in accordance with licensure, regulatory hospital standards. Maintain continuity of care with the nursing team by communicating plan of care and follow through with multidisciplinary team ensuring that patient administration of care for all services provided are organized, planned and delivered. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential