Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - St. Mary's Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at St. Mary's Hospital delivers 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, develops and carries out patient care plans to improve outcomes, and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing assessments; plans and implements care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse uses clinical judgment and inquiry to synthesize and prioritize information, take timely evidence-based and patient-focused action, and anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions. Medications must be administered safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of RN experience.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care, and ACLS is required within six months of hire.
- For Pediatric Units, PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support 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).
- Six 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 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.
- Use clinical judgment and inquiry to synthesize and prioritize information and take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action.
- Anticipate and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for eligible candidates accepting a full-time offer; restrictions apply, and internal BSMH associates are not eligible.
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
