Registered Nurse (RN), ICU

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 18-bed Intensive Care Unit. The ICU is staffed by Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants and operates with a 1:2/3 nurse-to-patient ratio. Patients may require ventilators, continuous BiPAP, vasopressor drips, insulin drips for DKA, CIWA care for ETOH, or intermediate care. The unit is newly opened, spacious, and bright, and staff physicians are approachable. The unit emphasizes quality patient care and encourages staff to share their knowledge.

The role is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. A $20,000 commitment bonus is offered. The RN provides condition- and age-appropriate care, assesses patients and identifies their needs, initiates nursing interventions, documents care and medical necessity, completes and revises each patient's Interdisciplinary Care Plan, and performs timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

Requirements

• Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Compassionate approach and a deep understanding of critical care principles and advanced patient monitoring.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of Medical/Surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient's condition and age.
• Complete timely and appropriate medical-necessity documentation in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

Benefits

• $20,000 commitment bonus.
• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage; medical plans start at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher-education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree