Registered Nurse - ICU

Department: ICU (Medical/Surgical/Neuro ICU) cross-trained to CVICU – Joliet, IL (60435)

About the Role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the ICU. Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients. Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition, including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and abnormal results and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain ICU care standards.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient clinical condition, including hemodynamic monitoring and diagnostic study results.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in an acute care hospital; critical care preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Schedule

Nights, 7p–7a, full-time, rotating weekends and holidays, self-scheduling.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $35.70 to $54.11 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefit options (e.g., additional insurance programs).