RN ICU PRN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role coordinates and delivers high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve desired outcomes while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and families. The posting describes general RN duties and duties across multiple specialty areas, including critical care, emergency services, operating room, cardiac surgery, endoscopy, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, PACU, NICU, telemetry, dialysis, and cath lab. The RN performs the duties applicable to the assigned area, along with other duties as assigned, and maintains regular and reliable attendance while complying with policies and standards.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
RN — Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure required.
BCLS — Basic Life Support required.
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
NRP — Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.
Additional requirements may apply under facility- or unit-specific guidelines.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
Conduct patient assessments, document findings accurately, and report changes in condition to appropriate care team members.
Provide age-appropriate care and education using knowledge of human growth and development.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document administration.
Assist physicians during procedures within documented competency and skill level.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions, including CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
Advocate for patients' rights and needs and include their voices in care planning and delivery.
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection-control protocols and promote patient safety, including adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Monitor and operate medical equipment as needed for patient care and safety.
Participate in audits, chart reviews, compliance checks, and performance-improvement initiatives.
Make responsible decisions about planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
Document patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
Engage in professional development to maintain clinical competency and knowledge of current nursing standards and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular and reliable attendance; comply with policies and standards.
For critical care assignments, administer IV medications and therapies; manage ventilators, monitoring devices, and life-support systems; and perform applicable procedures such as central-line insertion, tracheostomy management, and advanced cardiac life support.
Perform specialty-specific responsibilities when assigned, as described for emergency services, OR, cardiac surgery, endoscopy, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, PACU, NICU, telemetry, dialysis, and cath lab nursing.