Direct Care Registered Nurse- ICU
About The Position
The Direct Care Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, compassionate nursing care to a diverse patient population in the ICU. The nurse performs competent nursing care using the nursing process, applies clinical knowledge and skills to the standards of the clinical area, and demonstrates sound understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs and changes in condition, evaluating responses to interventions, and documenting care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The nurse uses clinical judgment to respond to complex health situations and consults with the medical team as needed. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the nurse coordinates care and supports continuity throughout treatment. The nurse also educates patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care; advocates for patient comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being; follows evidence-based protocols; and contributes to a supportive, empathetic care environment. The position requires adaptability, ongoing learning, and dedication to the healthcare organization’s mission and values.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
- For Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
- Clinical knowledge and skills meeting the standards required by the clinical area.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments.
- Design and implement personalized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Monitor and record vital signs and observe changes in patient conditions.
- Respond promptly to patient needs with appropriate interventions.
- Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
- Use clinical judgment to address complex health situations and consult medical team members as needed.
- Document care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Coordinate patient care with an interdisciplinary team and support continuity throughout treatment.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
- Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being.
- Follow evidence-based protocols and contribute to a supportive, empathetic environment.
- Perform competent nursing care using the nursing process and meet standards required by the clinical area.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid military leave
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
