Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Option - Intensive Critical Unit (ICU) - Critical Care - West Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Amberley, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The nurse assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and performs plans of care to improve outcomes, and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and uses clinical judgment and inquiry to take decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action. The nurse anticipates and responds to rapidly changing patient conditions, administers medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies, and performs other duties as assigned.

A current state Registered Nurse license is required. One year of RN experience is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire. PALS is preferred at hire and is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units, also before direct patient care.

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.
• PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units 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 (preferred).
• PALS certification at hire (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Create a plan 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 clinical inquiry.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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