Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

About the role

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is a close-knit team providing comprehensive, high-acuity care to critically ill patients through evidence-based practice, advanced technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Requirements

• A current Tennessee or compact state RN license.
• An associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• One-year previous experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to eligible applicants.

Schedule

3x12, 7p-7a, Rotating Weekends