Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Option - Intensive Critical Unit (ICU) - Critical Care - West Hospital
About The Position
The Intensive Care Unit (Critical Care) Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role includes assessing patient status, identifying and prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, and developing and carrying out patient care plans to improve outcomes. The nurse also helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The Registered Nurse works with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessments, creates and implements care plans, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role requires synthesizing and prioritizing information to take timely, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry, while anticipating and adapting to rapidly changing patient conditions. Medications must be administered safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. This is a weekend-option position with 36 scheduled weekly hours on the evening/night shift at West Hospital. The posting refers to the unit as both the Intensive Critical Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
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.
- For pediatric units, PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- At least 6 months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
- PALS certification at hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Create and implement plans of care 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 patient needs, adapting to rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 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.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
