RN - Intensive Care Unit (Day Shift)

Pratt Regional Medical Center • Pratt, KS

15h

About The Position

Pratt Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide critical care in an integrated Intensive Care Unit/Medical-Surgical Unit. ICU-designated beds are located within the Medical-Surgical unit. The nurse cares for critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and treatment. When there are no ICU-level patients, the nurse provides care to Medical-Surgical patients while remaining available to respond to critical care needs. The role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and patient-centered care across critical and acute care settings.

The nurse provides professional nursing services in accordance with physicians’ orders, assessing patient condition, administering treatments and prescribed medications, documenting progress and observations, and supporting patient comfort and well-being. The nurse coordinates care and participates in patient and family education, collaborating with ancillary nursing and other care-team personnel to maintain standards.

The position includes general hospital nursing care, maintaining supplies and unit readiness, following infection-control guidelines, and keeping chart documentation ready for review by KDHE surveyors. Weekend and/or holiday rotations may be required.

Requirements

• Current Kansas Registered Nurse license or eligibility to obtain Kansas licensure.
• At least one year of recent ICU or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience; the job qualifications also state 1–2 years of related experience or training.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, or ability to obtain them within the required timeframe.
• Basic computer literacy in a Windows environment, including word processing, internet use, and computer-based education.
• Keyboarding ability.
• Ability to work weekend and/or holiday rotations when required.

Nice To Haves

• A strong PCU background and critical-care skills.
• Experience using CPSI documentation software, including nursing assessments, electronic medication administration records with bedside barcode scanning, and Computerized Physician Order Entry.

Responsibilities

• Determine each patient’s nursing needs and develop an individual plan of care.
• Ensure nursing plans of care are carried out and coordinate tests and diagnostic procedures as indicated.
• Monitor and assess patients according to age-specific guidelines and unit policy, and provide immediate treatment when needed.
• Operate and monitor medical life-support equipment and systems.
• Record vital signs, significant conditions, and patient reactions.
• Observe patients’ behavior to assess psychological state and provide emotional support and reassurance.
• Communicate appropriate information about the patient’s condition to the patient and family, and document communication according to policy.
• Initiate emergency procedures and administer treatment upon recognizing danger signals.
• Communicate effectively and accurately in verbal and written form.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of services provided and document according to nursing policies.
• Maintain supplies, including stocking and ordering supplies and disposing of expired or damaged items.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with infection-control guidelines.
• Document care as required by Nursing Department and unit policy.
• Maintain nursing-unit readiness and chart documentation for KDHE surveyor review.
• Rotate among hospital clinical services as assignments warrant.
• Provide Medical-Surgical patient care when there are no ICU-level patients while remaining available to respond to critical-care needs.
• Participate in patient and family teaching and coordinate nursing care with other members of the care team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive fringe benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed