ICU RN

CommonSpirit Health•Grand Island, NE

About The Position

The ICU RN works in a 16-bed intensive care unit caring for critically ill patients with renal, cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, neurosurgical, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and surgical conditions. The unit is a designated stroke center and serves a diverse patient population from multiple areas of the state. At St. Francis Medical Center, the nurse monitors patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. The role includes receiving a report from a nursing teammate, making rounds, providing ongoing care, and performing procedures as outlined in each patient’s care plan. Nurses must multitask and respond to changing conditions while continuously monitoring patients throughout their shift. The employer offers eligible new hires up to a $6,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 in educational assistance.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Nebraska.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within five months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within five months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
Anticipate, identify, and respond to the informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
Guide and direct healthcare personnel in caring for patients.
Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use; use safeguards such as the IV pump drug library and monitor alarms when necessary.
Initiate emergency support measures.
Assist with patient care duties and tasks.
Monitor critically ill and unstable patients throughout the shift.
Receive a report from a nursing teammate, make rounds, provide continued care, and perform procedures detailed in the care plan.