Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Day Shift - Full Time (36 Hours Per Week) - Union Hospital (Maryland)
About The Position
ChristianaCare, a healthcare organization with 1100 beds between two Magnet® recognized hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and the only Level 1 Trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland. This position is 36 hours per week, with typical hours from 7 am to 7 pm and occasional rotation. Weekend and Holiday requirements are per the department's guidelines. The unit is a Medical ICU that cares for complex patients including those with sepsis, respiratory failure, renal failure requiring CRRT, stroke diagnoses, substance abuse requiring high-level medications, GI bleeds, DKA, hyponatremia, and patients who have obtained ROSC, among other diagnoses. The role involves working in an interdisciplinary team approach with pharmacy, respiratory, intensivist, PAs, and other consultants to provide patient-centered care. The intensivist is housed directly on the ICU unit, facilitating communication and enabling nursing to provide quality patient care. This is a great opportunity to start or grow critical care knowledge, especially for those looking to advance skills in caring for acutely ill patients. The ICU is a 9-bed unit with a 2:1 patient ratio.
Requirements
- BSN required.
- ADNs candidates are required to commit to obtaining BSN within three years of the date of hire and can be considered with relevant experience.
- At least one year of experience required.
- Acute care experience required.
- BLS required.
- ACLS preferred, must obtain within 3 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Collaborative approach to patient care
- Commitment to patient advocacy
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Compassionate and caring partner
- ACLS certification
Responsibilities
- Provide patient-centered care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including pharmacy, respiratory, intensivist, and PAs.
- Care for complex patients with conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, renal failure requiring CRRT, stroke, substance abuse, GI bleeds, DKA, hyponatremia, and ROSC.
- Communicate effectively with the on-unit intensivist and other consultants.
- Advance critical care knowledge and skills in caring for acutely ill patients.
Benefits
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
- 12-week paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Annual membership to care.com
- Access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work
- Retirement planning services
- Financial mentor
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- Discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
