Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Option - Intensive Critical Unit (ICU) - Critical Care - West Hospital
About The Position
The Intensive Critical Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse provides nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and carries out care plans to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team and uses clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to respond to changing patient conditions. This is a weekend option position scheduled for 36 hours per week on evening/night shifts at West Hospital.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- BLS or ACLS certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- Six months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
- PALS certification is preferred at hire; for Pediatric Units it is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status and prioritize patient problems and needs.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments, create plans of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry.
- Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
