ICU RN
About The Position
The ICU RN works in a 16-bed intensive care unit caring for a wide variety of 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 ICU RN monitors critically ill and unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. The nurse receives a report from a nursing teammate, makes rounds, provides continued care, and performs procedures according to the care plan. The role requires multitasking, responsiveness, and focused, continuous patient monitoring throughout the shift.
Requirements
- Graduate of a nursing program.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Nebraska.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within five months of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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 IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms when necessary.
- Initiate emergency support measures.
- Assist with patient care duties and tasks.
- Monitor critically ill and unstable patients and provide continued care according to the care plan.
Benefits
- Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
- Up to $10,000 educational assistance for eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
