Registered Nurse (RN) MICU

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Albemarle, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) provides nursing care to critically ill patients and their families. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; monitors patient conditions; adjusts care plans; mobilizes resources; and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role requires age-appropriate care across the lifespan and may include floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities in the designated service area to meet patient-care needs. The RN promotes safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and professional governance. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments as appropriate, delegating care, communicating effectively with patients and colleagues, resolving conflicts, maintaining accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, and meeting ongoing education and certification requirements. The RN practices ethically and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week, with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. schedule. Weekends and holidays are required. The role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be used as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multistate compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to assess patients’ age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety; evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to applicable clinical protocols and procedures.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient-care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.