Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - Memorial Regional Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)/ICU at Memorial Regional Medical Center delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN works with an interdisciplinary care team and uses clinical judgment and evidence-based, patient-focused decision-making to respond to changing patient conditions. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. Current state RN licensure is required, along with at least one year of RN experience. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire; the applicable credential must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care, and ACLS is required within six months of hire. PALS is preferred at hire and is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units. The listed pay range is $34.33 to $54.93.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- BLS or ACLS must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
- For Pediatric Units, PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- 6 months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support at hire.
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support at hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate its effectiveness.
- Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and clinical 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.
- Assess patient status and prioritize patient problems and needs.
- Implement 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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 the market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
