Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Mercy Health • Warren, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Warren 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, develops and implements care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team, monitors treatment effectiveness, and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week and may work days or nights.

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.
• 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).
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire is preferred.
• PALS certification at hire is preferred.
• 6 months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level