Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
LifePoint Hospitals
Rutherfordton, NC

RN- ICU (Nights)

JOB SUMMARY This position is eligible for a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus! To render care to patients who are critically ill, injured or have undergone invasive/complex surgery and require a higher level of care which may include frequent monitoring of vital signs, cardiac status and changes in patient conditions; the use of life supporting systems and/or specialized medications specific to ICU. Collaborates with medical staff and other disciplines to provide quality care while performing in accordance with approved policies and within scope of practice. Supervises and delegates duties to other personnel as indicated. Reports to: Director, Nursing FLSA: Non-exempt ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Arrhythmia recognitionParticipation in Code Blue situations and/or leading the event until physician arrives.Knowledge various drips.Ventilator management.Defibrillation/CardioversionExternal/temporary pacemakersSwan Ganz catheters/Arterail lines/ CVP monitoringModerate sedationBedside Monitoring/Telemetry systemsUses critical thinking skill in performance of all job dutiesAnalysis of test results NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform additional duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum EducationAssociate's Degree in Nursing requiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Excellent communication skills.Ability to respond to and perform in emergent situations.Excellent assessment skills. Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) requiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within in 3 months of hireHandle with Care within 4 months of hire. License: Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license). Minimum Work Experience1-3 years preferred, recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran