RN - 19422209
About The Position
The ICU Registered Nurse works in a progressive community hospital in a supportive, collaborative environment, caring for a mixed patient population. The role emphasizes effective nurse-patient communication and a healthy work environment. The 8-bed unit aims for a 2:1 patient ratio and goal staffing of four RNs, 24/7. Nurses may float to critical care or intermediate care when necessary. Self-scheduling is encouraged, every other weekend is required, overtime is available if needed, and flexible scheduling options are offered. The nurse provides care for patients requiring a range of critical-care procedures, including ventilator care, therapeutic hypothermia, PCI and STEMI care, IABP management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, TEE and cardioversion, temperature pacing, sepsis and stroke care with TPA, and DKA management. Patient communication practices include validating AIDET during orientation and using whiteboards for hourly rounding and bedside care conferences. Professional scrubs and appearance must be maintained. The facility describes contract staff as integral team members and offers advanced training to support an optimal work-life balance.
Requirements
- Active RN license for New Hampshire at the time of application.
- Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
- ACLS certification.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AIBP.
- CCRN certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide ICU nursing care to a mixed patient population.
- Deliver or support ventilator care and therapeutic hypothermia.
- Provide PCI and STEMI care, including IABP management.
- Perform invasive hemodynamic monitoring and support TEE and cardioversion.
- Provide temperature pacing and manage sepsis and stroke with TPA.
- Manage diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
- Promote effective patient communication by validating AIDET and using whiteboards for hourly rounding and bedside care conferences.
- Float to critical care or intermediate care when necessary.
- Maintain professional scrubs and appearance.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Overtime available if needed.
- Advanced training for contract staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
