RN ICU

Southcoast Health System•Fall River, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking an experienced Critical Care RN for its ICU at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. The ICU cares for critically ill medical-surgical patients and supports busy orthopedic, pulmonary, and bariatric surgical populations. The adjacent Cardiac Critical Care Unit specializes in cardiac surgery and supports one of the busiest Cardiac Catheter Labs in Massachusetts, with specialized training available for many cardiac devices. The unit offers patient-to-nurse ratios, nurse-driven protocols, an orientation program, and 24-hour resources and support. Under the direction of the Manager, Patient Services, or the designee for the assigned unit, the nurse coordinates total nursing care, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-care personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served. The schedule is 36 hours per week, 7:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. Pay is based on experience, with a listed range of $42.37–$77.81 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.
Current RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Critical Care RN experience.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt once hired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate total nursing care for patients in the assigned unit.
Participate in patient and family teaching.
Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-care personnel.
Help maintain standards for professional nursing practice within the assigned patient-care unit.
Provide care appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served.