Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, determines priorities, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and carries out patient care plans to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team and uses clinical judgment and evidence-based, patient-focused action to respond to changing patient conditions.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift at The Jewish Hospital. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. The nurse must hold current state RN licensure. BLS or ACLS is required before direct patient care, with ACLS required within six months of hire. PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for pediatric units.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 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 6 months of hire.
• For pediatric units, PALS must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care and is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 6 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 prioritize patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans and treatment effectiveness.
• Deliver clinical nursing interventions to acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and clinical inquiry.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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