Internal Registry RN - ICU

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Intensive Care Unit at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE temporary assignment on the day shift, expected to last 12 weeks. Staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and the assignment may be adjusted according to operational requirements. Compensation is a flat rate of $60.00 per hour.

The RN delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides direct patient care within the scope of practice and directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining ICU standards of care. The RN is accountable for the care of assigned patients, communicates changes in clinical condition to physicians, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Patient privacy and confidentiality must be maintained.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Complete Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain a current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• 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 while maintaining ICU standards of care.
• Remain directly responsible and accountable for the care of 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed