Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (Icu)

Job Description:
As a Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional healthcare to critically ill patients. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and specialized care. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Assessment: Perform thorough and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing the need for interventions.
2. Critical Care: Provide specialized care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical conditions, post-surgical recovery, and trauma-related injuries.
3. Ventilator Management: Monitor and manage patients on mechanical ventilation, ensuring proper settings and patient comfort.
4. Medication Administration: Administer medications, fluids, and blood products as prescribed, and monitor patient responses while maintaining accurate records.
5. Collaborative Care: Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
6. Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies, including code blue situations, and provide immediate life-saving interventions.
7. Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
8. Equipment Operation: Competently operate and troubleshoot complex medical equipment used in the ICU.
9. Infection Control: Strictly adhere to infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
10. Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, interventions, and progress notes.
11. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required. Additional certifications such as CCRN or TNCC are a plus.
• Previous ICU nursing experience is preferred, but new graduates with a strong interest in critical care may be considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make critical decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.

ICU RN
13 week assignment
36 hrs
12 hr days, 7a-7:30p with an every other weekend/holiday requirement
BLS, ACLS, & PALS certs required
NH or multi-state license
2 yrs of current ICU experience required
Must have recent experince with high acuity MS/Tele patients
EMR:  Cerner

The nurse to patient ratio is a 2:1 for ICU levels of care. However, for bed management purposes they could have MNS level patients and a higher ratio by themselves with someone on call. There is a supervisor in-house that could assist them until the on-call nurse arrives. There are generally 2 nurses on unless the unit low volume census a nurse but would have back up available until that nurse comes in. 

• Must assess and identify patient problems/needs, establish a plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate and revise the patient plan of care based on patient progress.  
• Supports organizational efforts to continuously improve patient satisfaction scores.
• Performs and documents physical and psychosocial assessment of patients. 
• Treats co-workers with courtesy and respect. Actively works to strengthen interdepartmental relationships.
• Provides comfort the patients and families, including prompt and effective nursing management. Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

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