RN II ICU

CommonSpirit Health • Oxnard, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an ICU Nurse at St. John's Regional Medical Center, you will be responsible for monitoring critically ill and unstable patients who have undergone extensive injury, surgery, or are suffering from life-threatening diseases. Your shift will begin with a report from a nursing teammate, followed by rounds. You will provide continuous care and perform procedures as outlined in the care plan, which may include assisting physicians with procedures like chest tube or central line insertions, providing wound care, ensuring patients are prepared for MRI or CT scans, and administering medications. This role demands strong multitasking abilities and quick reactions. You are expected to provide focused and attentive clinical care, continuously monitoring patients throughout your shift, and acting as their advocate. Your sound judgment and rapid response in emergencies are highly valued and can lead to advancement opportunities. St. John's Regional Medical Center, founded in 1912, is a 265-bed acute care, nonprofit hospital in Oxnard, California, serving over 85,000 patients annually. It offers a full range of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care, and has been recognized for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals.

Requirements

• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS & ACLS certifications
• 1-3 years nursing experience in a Telemetry or DOU, or six (6) months inspecialty area experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Other certification as specified by area of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees