Intensive Care Unit Nurse - ICU
About The Position
Position Purpose: At Saint Mary’s Hospital , the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) delivers patient care to individuals in critical condition. What You Will Do: Assume responsibility for Critical Care Patients, conducting assessments, devising care plans, and adjusting critical drips to ensure hemodynamic stability and appropriate sedation levels. Attend to patients requiring advanced monitoring, heightened observation, utilization of invasive equipment, and administration of intricate medication regimens. Ministry/Facility Information Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required
- Valid RN license in Connecticut
- BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Nice To Haves
- Ideal candidates will have one or more years of ICU, Critical Care, or Step Down nursing experience
- Candidates with a minimum of one year of acute inpatient nursing experience will be considered for training
- ACLS certification, support available for certification post-hire.
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for Critical Care Patients
- Conduct assessments
- Devise care plans
- Adjusting critical drips to ensure hemodynamic stability and appropriate sedation levels
- Attend to patients requiring advanced monitoring, heightened observation, utilization of invasive equipment, and administration of intricate medication regimens
Benefits
- Full-Time: 30 hrs/week – Night Shift
- The schedule would include two 12-hour shifts one week, and three 12-hour shifts the second week of each pay period.
- Rotating weekends and holidays
- Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience
- Hourly position, included in RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
