Internal Registry - RN - ICU

Prime Healthcare • Joliet, IL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the ICU delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides direct care within the scope of practice and is accountable for the care of assigned patients. The role includes guiding patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining ICU standards of care. The RN communicates with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptoms, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. Patient privacy and confidentiality must be maintained.

This is a temporary internal registry assignment expected to last 12 weeks, though staffing needs may be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the assignment may be adjusted. The role is full-time at 0.9 FTE, on the day shift, in the ICU at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Compensation is listed at $57.50 per hour, subject to factors considered when selecting an applicant.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• At least one year as a staff RN in an acute care hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Critical Care Course.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for the care of assigned patients.
• Guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining ICU standards of care.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptoms.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

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