Registered Nurse (RN), ICU- Nights
Company: Rutherford Regional Health System
Location: Rutherfordton
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
This position is eligible for a $20,000 Sign-On BONUS!The
responsibility of the -Registered Nurse in the ICU is 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. They collaborate
with medical staff and other disciplines to provide quality care
while performing in accordance with approved policies and within
scope of practice. They supervise and delegate duties to other
personnel as indicated. -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 resultsMinimum Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing
requiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred -Required Skills:
Requires 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 Experience:
1-3 years preferred, recent acute
care experience within past 3 years preferred. -Benefits - Wide
range of benefits options!Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose
your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of
competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your
needs.
HSA401(K) retirement plan
contributionsGenerous Paid Time OffAccident & Critical Illness
InsurancePrescription Assistance with OptumRxIncome protection
programs for the entire family such as life insurance,
Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.Employee Assistance
program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial,
and daily life support for your entire household. Services are
available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.Free travel and
entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away
from work. -Company Description: Rutherford Regional Health System
is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of
inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to
providing patients with a full range of services to meet their
healthcare needs. - We provide our services in a caring,
professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff
and employees.Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with
Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to
transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint
Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one
of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint
Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making
Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the
shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare
providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare
services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's
unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with
LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience
operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations. -Why
join our team?We are dedicated to providing patients with a full
range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe
our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this
goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health
care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that
cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a
supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!Equal
opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for
diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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