Graduate from an accredited nursing program (diploma, associate degree, or BSN)
BLS, ACLS, Cardiac Arrhythmia, and NIHSS Stroke Scale certifications required upon hire
Critical Care course must be completed within 6 months
Proficient in Electronic Medical Records, preferably McKesson, and basic computer skills (Word and Excel)
Responsibilities
Coordinate and provide nursing care for ICU patients
Participate in patient and family education
Collaborate with ancillary and nursing staff to uphold professional nursing standards
Assess young adult to geriatric patients for behavioral and psychological norms
Recognize signs of abuse or neglect and address safety issues
Utilize ICU equipment and monitoring devices effectively
Maintain close observation of patients with medical or surgical conditions
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Optional supplemental life insurance for employee, spouse, and/or child
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
403b retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Paid time off and additional benefits based on employment status
Full Job Description
RN-ICU JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent will coordinate and provide nursing care for patients; participate in patient/family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
The primary patients provided care on the ICU are adults and geriatric patients who have a medical or surgical condition which requires specialized care and close observation. The Staff ICU Nurse must be competent in the assessment of young adult to geriatric patients for appropriate behavior, motor skills and psychological norms. He/she must be knowledgeable in recognizing signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect, and cognizant of safety issues, both environmental and medical. The ICU Nurse must be knowledgeable in the use of the ICU equipment and monitoring devices.
REQUIREMENTS:
Current active California RN license. Minimum of 1 year acute care hospital experience. Prefer a minimum of 1 year of DOU or ICU experience. Graduate from a school of nursing with diploma, associate degree, or BSN. BLS, ACLS, Cardiac Arrhythmia class & NIHSS Stroke Scale certifications required upon hire. Critical Care course must be attained within 6 months. Electronic Medical Records experience; working knowledge of McKesson preferred. Computer-literate (working knowledge of Word and Excel).
PAY / BENEFITS • Estimated pay is based on qualifications (including but not limited to experience, education, certifications, and licensure where applicable). • Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, optional supplemental life (employee, spouse, and/or child coverage), flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care), 403b retirement with dollar for dollar match up to 5%, paid time off, and more available depending on employment status.
