Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Critical Care - Kings Mills Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The nurse assesses patient status, determines priorities, implements clinical interventions, and develops and carries out plans of care to improve patient outcomes while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The role includes collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, evaluating treatment effectiveness, responding to changing patient conditions, and administering medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of RN experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six 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 (BSN).
• Six months of RN experience in a Medical/Surgical, 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 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 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 inquiry.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly 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, and referral bonuses.
• 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.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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