Registered Nurse ICU

Southern Ohio Medical Center • Portsmouth, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager in the Intensive Care Unit. The primary function is to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, delegate, and coordinate individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures, while providing exceptional service in support of the organization’s Strategic Values. The role also includes instrument pre-cleaning, decontamination, and transport, as well as disinfection and appropriate maintenance and storage of scopes or probes in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school exam.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and document appropriately in patient records.
• Develop patient care plans based on assessment findings.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians and other health team members to develop plans of care.
• Initiate, manage, and participate in the discharge planning process.
• Implement, delegate, and coordinate patient care.
• Evaluate patients’ responses to their plans of care and update the plans as needed.
• Facilitate patient and family teaching as appropriate.
• Pre-clean, decontaminate, and transport contaminated instruments according to policy.
• Perform intermediate-level and/or high-level disinfection according to the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use, including cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining, and storing department scopes or probes as instructed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis.
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility.
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Earned Wage Access.
• Paid Time Off bank with three annual sick days.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Tuition and certification assistance.
• Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC.
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs.
• Other benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED