RN / REGISTERED NURSE - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU)

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Facilitate, implement, and evaluate the Patient Plan of Care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Apply strong critical-thinking abilities and effective prioritization in managing patient needs.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments at admission, transfer, and discharge, documenting accurately within required timeframes.
• Identify and address patient educational needs, integrating teaching into the plan of care.

Safety & Risk Assessment

• Assess patient safety risks and identify those requiring specific safety devices or interventions.
• Evaluate test results promptly, ensuring immediate action on critical findings.

Technical & Procedural Skills

• Utilize appropriate technical skills and equipment operation consistent with departmental standards.
• Collect accurate blood and urine specimens using proper techniques and equipment.
• Correctly label, process, and ensure timely delivery of specimens to laboratory services or external agencies.

Documentation & Communication

• Document assessments and care activities on multidisciplinary forms thoroughly and promptly.
• Modify documentation as patient condition or care needs change.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team to support coordinated, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year Emergency Department or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
• EPIC Preferred Credentials.
• RN - Registered Nurse.
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• NIH - Stroke Certification.

Compensation

Entry USD $36.20/Hr. Max USD $59.73/Hr.