Registered Nurse - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse provides specialized, high-quality nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. The ICU RN utilizes advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess, monitor, and care for critically ill adult patients requiring intensive medical and nursing interventions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitoring devices.
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, emergencies, and codes.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient diagnoses and clinical needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, medications, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in bedside shift reports, interdisciplinary rounds, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a patient advocate while promoting compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• DC RN license required.
• NIHSS, CCRN and TNCC preferred.
• 3 years of direct ICU experience in an acute care setting required.

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety.

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Alan B. Miller Medical Center