Staff Nurse (ICU) HRC-190 (Sign-on Bonus!)

San Benito Health Care District•Hollister, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position summary outlines the role of a Staff Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The nurse is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting, managing patients on life support, and responding to changes in patient condition. The role also involves general nursing duties with supervision, participating in performance improvement activities, and upholding the organization's mission and core values. The position is full-time, working day shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Current CA RN License required.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS Certification required.
Minimum of two years acute care experience, with one being in ICU preferred.
One year of acute experience required.
Ability to interpret EKG monitors required.
Successful documented/observed competency during orientation required.
Basic computer knowledge required.
Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing required.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing specialized and complex patient care in the intensive care unit.
Monitoring and managing critical patients, including those on life support.
Administering medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by the physician.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
Documenting patient care and maintaining accurate medical records.
Communicating with patient and their families to provide education and emotional support, and discharge planning.
Participating in quality improvement initiatives and promoting patient safety.
Mentoring and training new nursing staff.
Maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.