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SalaryServing Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County, the Intensive Care Unit at Saint Francis Hospital is a 10-bed unit. We care for various types of patients including but not limited to cardiac arrest, DKA, vascular, sepsis, overdoses, and more. Additionally, we perform CRRT for our renal failure patients. We provide continuing education to keep our nurses up to date with critical care topics and have monthly Education Forums with our intensivist to discuss current topics related to our ICU. Our ICU management team values and promotes a work life balance.
Responsibilities include:
- Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Completes a Nursing Assessment form on each patient within 24 hours.
- Identifies patient needs based on objective data and follows through with appropriate documentation.
- Implements appropriate Nursing actions to each patient that needs to be identified.
- Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
- Discusses with and includes patient and/or family significant other about planned patient care and expected outcomes and documents same.
- Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.
- Instructs and documents patient in follow-up care/activities in preparation for transfer/discharge.
- Evaluates the patient’s/significant other’s understanding of instructions.
- Gives written instructions and materials to patients and families.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware or valid temporary permit.
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; BSN highly preferred.
- Previous Critical Care nursing experience required.
- BLS and ACLS Certification required.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:
- Retirement Savings Program
- Free Parking
- And more!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
