Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care in a critical care setting. This position requires strong planning and coordination abilities, along with the capability to supervise ancillary personnel in accordance with their practice scope.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing complex conditions, including multi-system failure, respiratory distress, neurological trauma, and those requiring hemodynamic monitoring. Knowledge and proficiency in critical care nursing practices are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of appropriate nursing interventions during both stable and emergent patient situations.
• Competency in essential nursing skills, including:
• Medication administration
• Intravenous therapy, including blood product administration
• Care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains
• Safe operation of medical equipment utilized in critical care
• Understanding and adherence to the established chain of command.
• Accurate interpretation of ECG rhythms and management of patient care during life-threatening emergencies.
• Collaboration with Monitor Technicians to verify alarm settings in accordance with policy.
• Demonstration of knowledge regarding lead functions, patient monitoring recommendations, and management of patients requiring ICP and ventriculostomy monitoring.

Qualifications:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.): Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Completion of a Critical Care Nursing course: Required
• Six months of previous critical care experience: Preferred
• Current RN license in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor: Required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), to be completed within one year of hire or transfer into the department.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to provide stable and consistent nursing care in critical situations.
• Proficiency in ECG interpretation and managing life-threatening emergencies.
• Knowledgeable in patient monitoring and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality critical care nursing and meet our qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.