Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - St. Francis Medical Center
About The Position
The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes, and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, uses clinical judgment and evidence-based action, and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions. This position is in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Francis Medical Center in Richmond and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of RN experience.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire.
- For Pediatric Units, PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- Six months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
- PALS certification at hire.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute and critical patients requiring intensive medical care.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry.
- Anticipate and respond confidently to changing patient conditions and adapt as needed.
- Administer medications safely, consistent with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for eligible candidates accepting a full-time offer; restrictions apply and internal BSMH associates are not eligible.
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
