Staff Nurse, RN - ICU (Nights)

1320 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055, USA Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non‑profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting‑edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life‑saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness. When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well‑being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state‑of‑the‑art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community. Position Summary A clinical competent registered professional nurse who delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Prescribes, delegates and coordinates the nursing care provided to patients throughout the health system. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and health care team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. Responsibilities Acquire and maintain current knowledge of all equipment and procedures/treatments generally used in the care of critical patients. Safely and accurately administer medications within the scope of RN practice. Provide direction and supervision to LPNs, POCTs and other ancillary staff. Assist physician with invasive/non‑invasive procedures performed on the nursing unit. Perform crisis intervention. Monitor and ensure the accurate and timely completion of physician orders. Administer and monitor critical‑care drugs safely/accurately. Perform defibrillation, cardioversion, and external pacing effectively/safely. Perform other duties as requested. Requirements Current RN licensure in Ohio (must be maintained). Current CPR card and maintain. Obtain/maintain ECG rhythm recognition. Ability to formulate nursing care plans. Obtain ACLS within six months and maintain. Maintain knowledge of new technology and equipment. Ability to work independently. Successful candidate must have excellent critical thinking skills. LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards. Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr