Registered Nurse(RN)ICU

Lifepoint Health • Vernal, UT

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Ashley Regional Medical Center’s 6-bed Intensive Care Unit, providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care. The unit delivers personalized, higher-acuity care and is staffed with two nurses regardless of its census. It also supports Med/Surg overflow and cares for patients requiring an upper-intermediate level of care. The role is suited to nurses seeking to develop their critical-care skills in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

The nurse assesses patient conditions and care needs, develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, administers medications and treatments, communicates with patients and families, and accurately documents care. Additional duties include maintaining equipment and work areas, assisting with new-employee orientation, coordinating and supervising employee activities and department operations, and participating in performance and process improvement.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice; applicants must have a current Utah RN license or a Compact License with Utah endorsement.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• BCLS certification upon completion of hospital orientation.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire or transfer to the position.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience is preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ conditions and nursing care needs.
• Set goals and prescribe nursing interventions to address patients’ physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs.
• Develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Implement care plans and revise them as needed.
• Evaluate patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and other hospital employees.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies.
• Communicate with patients and oversee the provision of care.
• Instruct and educate patients and/or families about relevant conditions.
• Accurately document nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care provided.
• Maintain facility equipment, supplies, and work areas.
• Assist with orienting new employees.
• Coordinate and supervise employee activities and department operations.
• Participate in performance and process improvement activities.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree