Registered Nurse RN ICU Days

About the role

This position is perfect for the critical care nurse who thrives in an environment where patient acuity levels fluctuate. It offers the chance to work in high-stress situations while also providing moments of relief, so you're not under constant pressure. This unit will keep your skills sharp, with a balance of intense and more manageable cases. It's also an excellent fit for a nurse with critical care experience who wants to advance their skills in a trauma-designated facility while being part of a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality nursing care in an 18-bed medical ICU.
• Achieve patient acuity levels by assessing, stabilizing, and monitoring patients in critical conditions.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled nurses to deliver critical care to our patients, ensuring a supportive and compassionate environment.
• Work in our newest facility with state-of-the-art equipment that includes lifts in every room, two bariatric rooms, and stocking innovations designed to streamline your workflow.
• Implement evidence-based practices and protocols to uphold the highest standards of patient safety and comfort.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patients' conditions, treatments, and progress.
• Demonstrate your ability to make quick, informed decisions during emergency situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
• Provide valuable education and emotional support to patients and their families, guiding them through their conditions, treatments, and recovery processes.
• Assess and monitor patients' vital signs, conditions, and responses to treatments.

Qualifications

• You currently hold an Idaho or multistate RN license.
• If you have a multistate license, you would need to establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 6 months of hire.
• You have your Basic Life Support.
• You are willing to obtain your Advance Cardiovascular Life Support for HealthCare Provider (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire and your Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 12 months of hire.

Why Saint Alphonsus Health System?

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

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.