Registered Nurse (RN) - MICU

Advocate Health•Shelby, NC

2d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Atrium Cleveland’s 18-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit, which serves medical and surgical critically ill patients. The fast-paced ICU requires strong critical thinking, organization, prioritization, and assessment skills. The nurse partners with the intensivist team and other disciplines to manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, titratable infusions, pronation of ventilated patients, trauma, temporary pacemakers, and targeted temperature management. The team supports professional development through shared governance, continuing education, and professional certification; an ideal candidate is resourceful, flexible, and comfortable working autonomously. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide and evaluate patient care, collaborates with patients, families, and the care team, promotes safety, and contributes to quality improvement and evidence-based practices. Responsibilities also include safe medication and treatment administration as applicable, effective communication and delegation, accurate electronic health record documentation, and maintaining professional standards and required certifications. The nurse may float within the designated service area to meet patient care needs and must provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan. This is a part-time, PRN position. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30 per hour. Benefits eligibility is listed as no; eligibility for any programs described in the posting may depend on employment status and FTE.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, one 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 in computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, including fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

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 outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Safely administer medications, treatments, and therapies as applicable and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
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.