The ICU Nurse performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in the intensive care unit. Being an ICU Nurse observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical record, and updates attending physician directly when necessary. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. In addition, ICU Nurse requires of graduation from an approved nursing program. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a state license to practice. ICU Nurse's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
The Nurse Manager - ICU delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and intensive care unit staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of intensive care unit patient clinical records. Directs nursing service activities for assigned intensive care unit patients. Being a Nurse Manager - ICU evaluates intensive care unit staff performance and quality of service. Manages inventory of solutions, supplies, medicines, narcotics, and equipment according to hospital policies, procedures and regulations. In addition, Nurse Manager - ICU coaches and develops nursing staff. Requires a bachelor's degree of accredited nursing program. Typically reports to top management. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). The Nurse Manager - ICU manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Nurse Manager - ICU typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
The Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in the intensive care unit. Being a Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical record, and updates attending physician directly when necessary. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. In addition, Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) requires of graduation from an approved nursing program. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a state license to practice. Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Critical care nursing is the field of nursing with a focus on the utmost care of the critically ill or unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery or life threatening diseases. Critical care nurses can be found working in a wide variety of environments and specialties, such as general intensive care units, medical intensive care units, surgical intensive care units, trauma intensive care units, coronary care units, cardiothoracic intensive care units, burns unit, paediatrics and some trauma center emergency departments. These specialists generally take care of critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation by way of endotracheal intubation and/or titratable vasoactive intravenous medications.
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