Intensive Care Nurse

Job Description

Saint Alphonsus Health System is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our ICU team at our Level III trauma center in Nampa, Idaho .

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Benefits:

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When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho.

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We offer:

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• Medical, Dental, And Vision Coverage
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• Mental Health Resources
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• Meaningful Retirement Benefits
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• Generous PTO plan
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Why this role is for you:

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This position is perfect for the critical care nurse who thrives in an environment where patient acuity levels fluctuate. It offers the chance to work in high-stress situations while also providing moments of relief, so you're not under constant pressure. This unit will keep your skills sharp, with a balance of intense and more manageable cases. It's also an excellent fit for a nurse with critical care experience who wants to advance their skills in a trauma-designated facility while being part of a close-knit team.

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What to expect :

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• Delivering high-quality nursing care in an 18-bed medical ICU. You will use your advanced clinical skills to assess, stabilize, and monitor patients in critical conditions.
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• Collaborating closely with a team of skilled nurses to deliver critical care to our patients, ensuring a supportive and compassionate environment.
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• Working in our newest facility with state-of-the-art equipment that includes lifts in every room, two bariatric rooms, and stocking innovations designed to streamline your workflow.
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• Implementing evidence-based practices and protocols to uphold the highest standards of patient safety and comfort.
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• Participating in multidisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
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• Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records of patients' conditions, treatments, and progress.
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• Demonstrating your ability to make quick, informed decisions during emergency situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
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• Providing valuable education and emotional support to patients and their families, guiding them through their conditions, treatments, and recovery processes.
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• Assessing and monitoring patients' vital signs, conditions, and responses to treatments.
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Qualifications:

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• You currently hold an Idaho or multistate RN license
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• If you have a multistate license you would need to establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 6 months of hire
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• You have your Basic Life Support
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• You are willing to obtain your Advance Cardiovascular Life Support for HealthCare Provider (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire and your Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 12 months of hire
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Why Saint Alphonsus Health System?

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Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

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• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
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• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
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• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
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