Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Fairfield Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Fairfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role includes assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and carrying out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and uses clinical judgment and inquiry to take evidence-based, patient-focused action as patient conditions change. Medication administration must follow applicable state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

The position is based in the Intensive Care Unit at Fairfield Hospital and is scheduled for 30 hours per week on evening/night shifts. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. Current RN licensure is required. Candidates must have one year of RN experience. BLS or ACLS is required before direct patient care, with ACLS required within six months of hire. PALS requirements apply to pediatric units.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One 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, and ACLS is required within six 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).
• Six 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 a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to changing patient conditions, adapting as needed.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Deliver nursing interventions to acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level