Registered Nurse - Intensive Care

Winona Health • Winona, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 0.75 - 0.90 FTE, 60 - 72 Hours a Pay Period Nights, Hours between 6:45 pm - 7:15 am Weekends: Every Third Weekend Holidays: Every Third Holiday Position Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a health care professional who is skilled in all aspects of the nursing process. The RN is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care to patients by incorporating current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice. They are adaptable to the myriad of needs of the individual and family during health and illness and has the ability to prioritize. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates daily patient care and is responsible for the direction of staff members assigned to them.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Must be competent in reading ECG rhythm strips
• BLS Certification
• ACLS
• RN License in Minnesota
• PALS Certification
• Trauma Training is completed in house and needs to be completed by end of orientation
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification every 2 years
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Nice To Haves

• One year of general nursing experience
• Previous ICU experience

Responsibilities

• The RN has an advanced understanding of the Nursing Practice Process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the ICU patient which they use while providing direct care including physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient and family.
• Modifies the care plan based on the needs of the patient; consults with the medical staff about the changes in the patient’s condition.
• Acts as a resource to other team members including students.
• Keeps updated on current nursing practice, medications and legal issues related to patient-based services.
• Provides safe and effective care to a myriad of acutely ill medical, surgical and pediatric patients.
• Recognizes abnormal conditions and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of the ventilator patient.
• Is knowledgeable about the commonly-used ICU medications including, but not limited to thrombolytics, vasopressors, nitrates and antiarrhythmics.
• Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients, taking necessary precautions as warranted.
• Follows recommended infection control procedures when caring for patients.
• Is knowledgeable in the use of physical and chemical restraints.
• Documents all pertinent data in the EMR.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Conforms to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees