RN - Intensive Care Unit (Night Shift)

Pratt Regional Medical Center • Pratt, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pratt Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide critical care in an integrated Intensive Care Unit/Medical-Surgical Unit. ICU-designated beds are located within the Medical-Surgical unit. The ICU RN cares for critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and treatment. When there are no ICU-level patients, the nurse provides care for Medical-Surgical patients while remaining available to respond to critical care needs. The role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and high-quality, patient-centered care across critical care and acute care settings.

The RN provides professional nursing services in accordance with physicians’ orders, including assessing patients, providing treatments, administering prescribed drugs, documenting progress and observations, coordinating care, and participating in patient and family teaching. The nurse also works cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-care team personnel to maintain standards and readiness for review by KDHE Surveyors.

Requirements

• Current Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility to obtain Kansas licensure.
• At least one year of recent ICU or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience; candidates with a strong PCU background and critical-care skills are encouraged to apply.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, or ability to obtain them within the required timeframe.
• Basic computer literacy in a Windows environment, including word processing, internet use, and computer-based education.
• Keyboarding ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using CPSI documentation software, including nursing assessments, electronic MAR with bedside barcode scanning, and Computerized Physician Order Entry.
• A strong PCU background and critical-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine each patient’s nursing needs and develop an individual plan of care.
• Ensure nursing plans of care are carried out and coordinate tests and diagnostic procedures as indicated.
• Monitor and assess patients using age-specific guidelines and provide immediate treatment when needed.
• Operate and monitor medical life-support equipment and systems.
• Record vital signs, significant conditions, and patient reactions.
• Observe patients’ behavior, assess their psychological state, and provide emotional support and reassurance.
• Communicate appropriate information about the patient’s condition to the patient and family, and document communication according to policy.
• Initiate emergency procedures and administer treatment when danger signals are recognized.
• Communicate effectively and accurately, verbally and in writing.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of services and document according to nursing policies.
• Maintain supplies by stocking and ordering supplies and disposing of expired or damaged items.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with infection-control guidelines and document care as required by department and unit policy.
• Maintain nursing-unit readiness and chart documentation for review by KDHE Surveyors.
• Rotate among hospital clinical services as assignments warrant.
• Provide Medical-Surgical patient care when there are no ICU-level patients while remaining available for critical care needs.
• Participate in weekend and/or holiday rotations as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Sign-on bonus
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive fringe benefits package commensurate with experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed