Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU/ICU Stepdown - St. Rita's Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/ICU Stepdown at St. Rita’s Medical Center delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role assesses patients, prioritizes their problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, uses clinical judgment and evidence-based information to respond to changing patient conditions, and administers medications in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on days/afternoons. A current state RN license and one year of RN experience are required. A BSN and specified additional certifications or unit experience are preferred or required according to the conditions described below.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of RN experience.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Six months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate its effectiveness.
- Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and clinical inquiry.
- Anticipate and respond confidently to patient needs, adapting to rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Maintain 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
