Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU (Critical Care) - Tiffin Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Tiffin, OH

11d

About The Position

The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to acutely and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, identifies and prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and carries out patient care plans to improve outcomes, and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN works with an interdisciplinary care team and uses clinical judgment and evidence-based, patient-focused action to respond to changing patient conditions.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• 6 months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification at hire; required instead of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
• Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute and critical 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 clinical inquiry.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed