RN ICU

Southcoast Health System•New Bedford, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking an RN for the ICU at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The ICU/SICU is part of a Level II Trauma center and has 24 beds. The Critical Care Unit cares for critically ill patients with a range of conditions, including acute respiratory failure, acute MI, cardiogenic shock, heart blocks, life-threatening arrhythmias, sepsis or septic shock, renal failure, DKA, acute CVA, hypertensive crisis, acute GI bleed, multiple trauma, multisystem organ failure, and major surgical cases including vascular and neurosurgical services. Under the direction of the Manager, Patient Services or the designee for the assigned unit, the RN coordinates total nursing care, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards. The RN must have the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for the age groups regularly served by the unit. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on an evening/night shift from 7:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday rotation. Pay is based on experience, with a stated range of $42.37 to $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.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Three months of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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