Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit assists with patient care in an intensive environment. The nurse provides care according to procedures and HDMHCD policy; administers medications and fluids safely; performs prescribed therapeutic measures; and assesses, documents, and continually evaluates patient condition, care, and response. The role includes developing and implementing patient care plans, communicating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and supporting, instructing, and providing clinical guidance to nursing staff and students. The RN also interprets cardiac arrhythmias and assists with invasive procedures and critical care equipment and lines. This is a full-time night-shift position, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with 12-hour shifts and every other weekend required. An up to $25,000 sign-on bonus is offered based on experience.
Requirements
- Current California RN license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Associate’s degree.
- ACLS certification.
- Dysrhythmia interpretation course or demonstrated competency in interpretation of dysrhythmias.
Nice To Haves
- One year of acute care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care according to procedures and HDMHCD policy.
- Administer medications and fluids through IV, IM, SC, and ID routes in a safe, therapeutic manner.
- Perform therapeutic measures as prescribed by a physician.
- Perform and document initial and ongoing health assessments, including social and physical aspects, and record observations, nursing care, patient conditions, treatments, and responses.
- Communicate and consult effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in staff development programs and department meetings.
- Assist with planning, supervising, and instructing LVNs, CNAs, and students; plan, supervise, evaluate, and instruct Patient Care Technicians.
- Develop an appropriate plan of care for each patient, including assessment, planning, intervention, and continuous evaluation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia interpretation and interventions in accordance with physician orders and ACLS protocols; assess arrhythmias promptly and intervene when appropriate.
- Assist with procedures and maintain invasive lines and critical care equipment, including pulmonary artery and arterial lines and pacemakers; interpret gathered information and intervene appropriately.
- Serve as a clinical resource and provide guidance to nursing staff when needed.
- Master competency checklists and exams for specific clinical areas and demonstrate competency annually.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
- Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus based on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
