Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit Weekend Work

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

12h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Intensive Care Unit and provides comprehensive, individualized nursing care. The role includes assessing patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle needs; developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising care plans; and safely administering medications and treatments while monitoring for adverse reactions. The nurse educates patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care, and collaborates with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate care. Eligible clinicians may voluntarily participate in AdventHealth’s Clinical Ladder Program, which offers the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20% based on experience, professional development, and advancement criteria. This is a part-time, day-weekend position in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
Organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to work as a team player within a unit.
Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
EKG knowledge, based on patient needs and applicable EKG and Advanced Life Support requirements.
Fluency in English, including reading, verbal, and written skills.
Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
Ability to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise plans of care based on patient outcomes.
Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors.
Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care; evaluate and revise plans as needed.
Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies.
Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care and support effective communication and teamwork.