Registered Nurse, ICU- 24hrs, Rotating

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Milton, GA

6d•$36 - $90

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse at BID Milton provides compassionate, high-quality care to patients who need intensive monitoring and advanced clinical support in an 8-bed CCU/ICU. The unit cares for a diverse population, including post-operative patients, patients with complex medical needs or recovering from respiratory illness, and patients transitioning to comfort-focused care. Supported therapies include mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, including BiPAP, central line management, medication titration, telemetry monitoring, and dysrhythmia recognition. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the RN practices within the framework of a Massachusetts Registered Nurse license and uses the nursing process to assess patients, plan and coordinate care, implement interventions, evaluate outcomes, revise care plans, and document care. The role works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and provides care in accordance with hospital policies, safety requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. The position is 24 hours per week, consisting of two 12-hour rotating shifts, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. The role may include charge nurse duties as necessary.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association before hire.
ACLS certification is required for Critical Care Units.
Maintain competencies required for the patient population served.
Follow standard precautions and infection-control practices.
The position may expose employees to blood and body fluids; employees are required to understand and follow standard precautions for infection control.

Nice To Haves

Recent acute Medical/Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ health status, analyze and interpret data, and make nursing judgments about care plans.
Implement and coordinate nursing interventions, evaluate their outcomes, revise or update plans of care, and document the nursing process clearly and concisely.
Consider patients’ cultural beliefs and practices and use interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency.
Provide and coordinate health teaching for patients and/or their representatives.
Collaborate, cooperate, and communicate with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Provide age-appropriate care for the patient groups regularly served and seek assistance when caring for other age groups.
Maintain competencies required for the patient population served, including position-specific and hospital-wide competencies.
Adhere to standard precautions and infection-control practices.
Assume charge nurse responsibilities as necessary.
Participate in unit-based quality assurance studies and unit meetings; participate in nursing committees, in-services, and orientation programs as directed.
Attend or participate in training programs to improve and augment skills and knowledge.
Assist with ordering and upkeep of supplies as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
Assess and manage care issues for patients undergoing operative, procedural, or medical procedures.
Provide care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring and recognize dysrhythmias.
Care for medical/surgical patients with a range of diagnoses, including neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, renal, and cardiac conditions.
Perform duties in accordance with safety requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and department and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform similar or related duties as necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.