RN - ICU

Job OpportunityShift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)Job DescriptionThis position requires the ability to utilize all components of the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care to cater to individual patient needs based on their age, culture, and health condition.Conducts thorough assessments of patients, recognizing both obvious and subtle patient issues.Anticipates changes in patients' conditions and reports or resolves issues appropriately.Develops individualized care plans based on specific age-related assessments.Involves patients, their families, and interdisciplinary resources in formulating and updating care plans.Demonstrates knowledge necessary to provide age-appropriate care in alignment with Standards of Care and Practice.Assists colleagues in implementing advanced care and treatments relevant to specific patient age groups.Administers medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policies, accepted standards of care, and departmental protocols.Communicates effectively with patients, families, and fellow healthcare providers.Participates in multidisciplinary patient care conferences as needed.Advocates for patients and their families, ensuring they can act in their own interests, and intervenes when necessary.Reassesses and evaluates patient responses to care and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members to evaluate patient outcomes.Maintains accurate documentation of patient care provided.Exhibits leadership in daily unit activities.RequirementsActive California RN LicensureBLS Certification (AHA)ACLS CertificationNIHSS CertificationMAB TrainingPreferred QualificationsPrevious Charge ExperienceExperience in a Community HospitalExperience in Trauma Level I or II settingsSkillsProficiency in accessing and managing portsAdministration of chemotherapyManagement of arterial linesAssistance with chest tube insertion/removalBiPAP/CPAP managementBlood product administrationCaring for ventilated patientsCentral line care and managementContinuous IV sedationMonitored care involving chronic and acute renal failureManagement of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failureCVA/acute stroke managementCare in the Neuro Intensive Care UnitInterpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmiasExperience with invasive cardiac monitoring (IABP, Impella)Ventilator managementCare after cardiac surgeryPost-neurosurgery managementUnit DetailsPatient Age Groups: Adults, GeriatricsDaily Census: Approximately 11 patientsNumber of Beds: 12Patient Diagnoses: Medical/Surgical ICU (e.g., GI bleed, DKA, acute respiratory failure, sepsis)LocationCity, StateComplianceMust complete a comprehensive onboarding process, including a 7-year work history verification. Additionally, candidates may need to provide documentation to verify their previous positions.Application ProcessInterested candidates are encouraged to submit their application and supporting documents promptly.