What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICU Registered Nurse Specialist position at Wellspring Nurse Source?
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse Specialist to join our team at Wellspring Nurse Source. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care nursing and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced nursing care for patients receiving intensive therapies, such as mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy (dialysis), and vasoactive medications.
- Monitor and respond to life-threatening complications such as sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and organ failure.
- Educate patients and families about critical care conditions, treatment plans, and recovery processes.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
