RN SURGICAL ICU

Pay

Hourly wage estimate: $33.28 – $49.92 per hour. The estimate represents the typical wage range of candidates hired; factors such as specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role may determine actual salary. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

About the role

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s).
• Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Teaches patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
• Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients, families, and caregivers about non-medicinal follow-up measures such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and other lifestyle changes.
• Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in nursing
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor certification – must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) instructor certification – must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• No travel required
• No prior experience required

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits: fertility and family-building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the organization

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. The 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area, specializing in heart and vascular care (including a designated Heart Center with advanced technology), orthopedics and spine care, mental and behavioral health services, and cancer care. The organization’s “care like family” culture extends to patients, staff, and the community. As part of HCA Healthcare — recognized more than ten times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute — LewisGale Medical Center is committed to delivering safe, compassionate care. HCA Healthcare invests an estimated $3.7 billion annually in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.