RN Staff - Women & Children - Adult ICU - PT -3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Staff position is in the 8-bed Medical/Surgical Adult ICU (AICU) at Huntsville Hospital for Women/Children. It is the only adult critical care unit at that campus and provides care primarily to critically ill medical patients, as well as Antepartum, Postpartum, GYN Oncology, GYN, ENT, and other adult patients requiring intensive monitoring. The unit has four beds wired for fetal monitoring, monitored by an L&D RN on campus for critical Antepartum patients. AICU nurses are trained to manage critical situations including hemorrhage, critical OB, CRRT, ventilators, and titrating drips. They are responsible for adult Rapid Responses and Code Blue situations at the Women/Children campus and work closely with healthcare providers to deliver care. Orientation involves working with experienced staff and typically lasts 6–12 weeks, depending on experience. Nurses can participate in Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder programs, and continuing education offerings online and at Corporate University.

Requirements

Graduate of a state board School of Nursing.
Current Alabama or multi-state nursing licensure.
BLS certification required before the conclusion of the orientation period.
ACLS certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience is preferred; new graduates are accepted.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive care to critically ill medical patients and other adult patients requiring intensive monitoring.
Care for patients across Antepartum, Postpartum, GYN Oncology, GYN, and ENT services.
Manage critical situations including hemorrhage and critical OB; provide care involving CRRT, ventilators, and titrating drips.
Respond to all Rapid Responses and Code Blue situations for the adult patient population at the Women/Children campus.
Work closely with healthcare providers to provide care and compassion to patients.
Complete orientation while working with experienced staff.