What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Intensive Care Unit - Full Time - Nightshift position at Meritus Medical Center Inc?
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
Full Time Nightshift Opportunity!
Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus
The Meritus Intensive Care Unit is currently seeking compassionate nurses to join our dedicated team! Our 24 bed Intensive Care unit cares for a diverse patient population with a wide range of complex and critical health needs. As part of our team, you’ll provide essential care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, while upholding our core values of integrity, quality, community, and teamwork. 4W Critical Care nurses are skilled in ambulating intubated patients, managing intra-aortic balloon pump management, performing continuous renal replacement therapy and assisting with rapid sequence intubation.
What is Important to Our Team:
Our ICU team strives for excellence in all aspects of patient care to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and ethics in everything we do.
Quality: We are committed to providing the highest level of patient care, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Community: We actively build strong relationships with patients, families, and our staff, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment. Our team lives the Meritus value of being community obsessed as we have the privilege to take care of our community members in their most vulnerable state.
Teamwork: Collaboration is key to providing patient centered care. We value every team member's contributions toward our shared goal of exceptional patient outcomes. We have great rapport with our intensivist team and work closely with departments such as respiratory and physical therapy.
Competence: Nurses in our ICU demonstrate strong critical thinking and decision-making skills and have strong knowledge of advanced life-support techniques such as intubation, tracheostomy care, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
Requirements:
Education - ASN required. BSN Preferred. Previously grandfathered active RN’s who graduated from an accredited nursing school as a Diploma RN will continue to have ASN requirement waived.
Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred. See attached addendum for unit specific requirements and professional ladder application ladder application information.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess a high level of organization and communication skills.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
