Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Bath Township, OH

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About The Position

The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse position at St. Rita's Medical Center delivers nursing care to acute and critical patients requiring intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and performs care plans to improve outcomes, and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team, uses clinical judgment and evidence-based action, responds to changing patient conditions, and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
• PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 6 months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
• PALS certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
• Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute and critical 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 changing patient conditions.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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