Internal Registry - RN - ICU

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet • Joliet, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Registry Registered Nurse provides safe, direct patient care in the ICU using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is accountable for the care of assigned patients and works within the scope of practice while maintaining ICU standards of care and patient privacy and confidentiality.

The RN communicates with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal findings, and symptoms. The role requires responding promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The RN also directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.

This is a temporary, PRN night assignment at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, with duration subject to ongoing evaluation of staffing and operational needs. Compensation is listed at $57.50 per hour; the starting amount may vary based on factors including skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital; critical care experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Critical Care Course.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of care in the ICU.
• Be accountable for the care given to assigned patients.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptoms.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed