Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
About The Position
Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have acute care needs, which require continuous monitoring that cannot be provided on the general floors or PCU. The ICU RN is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process. The ICU RN acts as a patient advocate. The ICU RN provides support, information and direct care and utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.
Requirements
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 12 months of employment
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification will be obtained during orientation
Responsibilities
- Developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process.
- Acting as a patient advocate.
- Providing support, information and direct care.
- Skillfully utilizing equipment and technology.
- Educating patients and families on significant self-care issues.
- Inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.
Benefits
- At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
- Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
