Registered Nurse - ICU - Full Time - Days

Description

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the team in their ICU. The ICU is a 10-bed unit serving the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County. The ICU cares for various types of patients including cardiac arrest, DKA, vascular, sepsis, overdoses, and more. It also performs CRRT for renal failure patients. The ICU provides continuing education and has monthly Education Forums with the intensivist.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Comprehensive Benefits Including Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective first day of hire!)
• Retail Savings Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• and more!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.