Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Lourdes Hospital

About the Role

The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status; determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs; implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care; developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes; and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessment, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Synthesize and prioritize information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry
• Anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)

Experience

• 1 year of RN experience (required)
• 6 months RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department Unit (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.