Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Cherry Hill Free Clinic · St Louis, MO · Yesterday
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
The Registered Nurse assesses, manages, and coordinates nursing care in the ICU, ensuring patient-centered, high-quality services during hospital stays.
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive patient assessments.
- Develops, evaluates, and updates individualized care plans.
- Implements nursing interventions and documents patient responses.
- Collaborates with healthcare team members to coordinate care.
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Provides patient and family education on health management.
- Ensures adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
- Recognizes changes in patient conditions and responds appropriately.
- Involves families in care decisions and planning.
- Participates in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Engages in professional development activities.
- Provides age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients.
- Maintains a safe environment and adheres to hospital policies and standards.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in applicable states.
- BLS certification.
- Minimum one year of RN experience.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
Key Duties
- Perform patient assessments and establish care plans.
- Deliver nursing interventions and document care accurately.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Support safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives.