Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Critical Unit (ICU) - The Jewish Hospital
About The Position
The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, determines the priority of patient problems and needs, and develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team, performs initial and ongoing assessments, plans and implements treatment, and evaluates its effectiveness. The role requires synthesizing and prioritizing information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action, anticipating and responding confidently to rapidly changing conditions, and administering medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of RN experience is required.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire.
- For Pediatric Units, PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support is preferred at hire and required in lieu of BLS/ACLS; it must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, not required.
- Six months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit preferred.
- BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
- PALS certification preferred at hire for Pediatric Units.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status and determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions for 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.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create a plan 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 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
