Registered Nurse, (RN) ICU

Lifepoint Health•Henderson, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Maria Parham Medical Center’s 8-bed ICU provides around-the-clock comprehensive care for critically ill patients, including patients with cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and complex surgical needs. Nurses provide patient-centered care and compassionate support to patients’ families and loved ones. The role reports to the Director of ICU Department. The position is full-time day shift, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson, North Carolina.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact license.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
One year of RN hospital experience.
If relocating, update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

PALS certification.
ACLS certification.
Handle with Care certification.

Responsibilities

Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
Document patient care and monitor patient condition, communicating with the care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
Provide patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.