Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - The Jewish Hospital
About The Position
The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role includes assessing patient status, prioritizing 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, adapting to rapidly changing patient conditions. Medications must be administered safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. The position is with the Intensive Care Unit at The Jewish Hospital. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. A current state RN license and one year of RN experience are required. BLS or ACLS certification is required before direct patient care, with ACLS required within six months of hire. PALS is applicable to pediatric units as specified in the posting.
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 from an approved source before direct patient care; 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.
- ACLS certification at hire (preferred).
- PALS certification at hire (preferred).
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 inquiry.
- Anticipate and respond confidently to changing patient conditions.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
