Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Shift: Night Shift – 3 shifts per week
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU is responsible for providing safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients. The RN utilizes the nursing process, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, maintains accurate documentation in EPIC, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
ICU experience required.
Experience with EPIC documentation required.
Required Certifications & Licensure
Current RN license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification – 12-month Blue Card from the Crisis Prevention Institute.
Preferred:
Certification in the relevant clinical specialty area.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency in computers, software, and web-based applications.
Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Key Responsibilities
Provide patient-centered care while respecting patient privacy, adapting communication styles, explaining procedures clearly, and obtaining appropriate permissions.
Apply the nursing process effectively in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Assess patient and family learning needs and implement appropriate education strategies.
Communicate effectively, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and manage nursing team resources.
Serve as a collaborative leader and partner within the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Use clinical data and information to evaluate patient outcomes and support continuous improvement.
Promote patient satisfaction, employee morale, and professional nursing standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Physical Demand: Heavy work, including occasionally exerting 50–100 pounds of force, frequently exerting 25–50 pounds, and constantly exerting 10–20 pounds to move objects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Routine duties involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and human tissue.
The role involves working directly with patients, in patient care areas, and with specimens that may contain communicable diseases.
The position carries occupational risks associated with exposure to communicable diseases.
Depending on job duties, the role may involve exposure to hazardous medications, hazardous waste, and contaminated materials during handling, transport, storage, preparation, administration, cleaning, or disposal.