RN ICU
About The Position
The RN provides professional nursing care in an 8-bed Intensive Care and Progressive Care Unit serving adult patients who require ICU- or PCU-level care. The role uses the ANA scope of practice and nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge while incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles. The RN provides quality care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and follows Corewell Health policies and procedures. The RN partners with patients and families, incorporates their input and goals into care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record. The unit cares for patients requiring ventilator support, central lines, arterial lines, vasopressors, inotrope and other high-alert drips, intra-aortic balloon pumps, chest tubes, and more. Ratios are 1:2 for regular ICU patients, 1:1 for high-acuity ICU patients, and 1:3 or 1:4 in PCU depending on acuity and situation. This is a full-time night-shift position at Lakeland Hospital Niles, with 36 scheduled hours per week. Hours are 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., days vary, and the role includes every other weekend. Corewell Health offers eligible external candidates a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. Benefits eligibility depends on employment type and status.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing within 5 years.
- Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days.
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days.
- NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS) within 90 days.
- Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role, and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care using the ANA scope of practice and nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge.
- Provide quality patient care according to Corewell Health policies and procedures, under the direction of the Nurse Leader.
- Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles and partner with patients and families to include their input and goals in care planning.
- Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning in the health record.
- Care for adult ICU- and PCU-level patients, including patients requiring ventilator support, central and arterial lines, vasopressors, inotrope and high-alert drips, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and chest tubes.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for external candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
