RN MSICU FT Nights

About the role

Join a collaborative Medical Surgical ICU team dedicated to caring for critically ill patients. Our nurses work in a cohesive environment supported by board-certified intensivists, Critical Care Nurse Practitioners, and an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Aids physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
• Administers medications and other treatments as prescribed, including intravenous medications and therapies.
• Manages complex medical equipment, including ventilators, monitoring devices, and other life-support systems.
• Performs procedures such as inserting central lines, managing tracheostomies, and providing advanced cardiac life support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
• Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
• Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Opportunity to provide patient care alongside a respectable, attentive team in a skillful and educated atmosphere, with leadership who are hands on and supportive.
• Robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments.
• Respectful and supportive team environment.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Night shift schedule.