RN ICU

"As an integral member of our healthcare team, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) assumes a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care and support to patients with complex medical needs within our hospital’s ICU. This position involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including the continuous monitoring of vital signs, administering emergency response care, and overseeing the meticulous maintenance of life support systems. The ICU RN operates on a 12hr shift schedule, providing coverage from 7.00 am to 7.30 pm or 7.00 pm to 7.30 am, ensuring around-the-clock attention to the critical needs of our patients.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrates commitment to principles of the patient care model and achieving the organization’s nursing vision and strategy.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, board of nursing requirements, patient safety requirements, infection control practices, and other established practice standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Utilizes aspects of the nursing process such as assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to coordinate outcome-focused patient care.
• Understands and incorporates holistic nursing theory.
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• The ability to perform a range of task perform a range of tasks including (but not limited to) diagnostic tests, conducting follow-up visits, monitoring patient recovery, and responding to medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of the latest medical equipment and nursing techniques in order to operate, monitor, and maintain equipment utilized in the critical care setting such as ventilators, IABP, etc.
• Clean and redress surgical sites and other wounds
• Monitor the patient’s vital signs and recovery closely
• Maintain medical records and file required reports on each case
• Actively participates in the creation and operationalization of quality improvements to promote clinical quality, customer experience, nursing engagement, and care outcomes.
• Assumes an active role in the development and achievement of department goals.
• Undertake other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
• Able to work various hours as needed
• The ability to remain calm under pressure

Qualifications:

• ADN, BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing program is preferred.
• Valid and Active RN license is required
• BLS CPR certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association.
• ICU work experience is an added advantage.
• 2 years of nursing experience( ICU or PACU preferred)
• Ability to work variable hours.

Job Type: Full-time or Part Time

Benefits:

• 401(K)
• 401(K) matching (4%)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• SIGN-ON BONUS

Medical Specialties:

• Critical Care

Physical Setting:

• Intensive Care Unit

Experience:

• Nursing 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS and ACLS Certification(Required)
• RN License(Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $54.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Critical & Intensive Care

Physical Setting:

• ICU

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60616 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60616: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $54