Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care

Department 34516 Lexington Medical Center - Nursing: Critical Care Status Full time Benefits Eligible Yes Hours per Week 36 Schedule Details / Additional Information 7pm-7am 2 weekends out of 6 week scheduling block Holiday rotation Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 Where You Will Work The Critical Care Unit at Lexington Medical Center is a 16-bed unit that provides both Intensive and Intermediate Care. A dedicated charge nurse supports the unit without a patient assignment. The unit is equipped to monitor and trend heart rhythms and other hemodynamic pressures. Care of patients on ventilators, noninvasive ventilation with BiPAP or CPAP, and heated high-flow oxygen delivery. Titrating medication IV drips to ordered parameters and the ability to follow protocols and order sets. Patient populations include sepsis, shock, respiratory failure, DKA, HHS, electrolyte abnormalities that require close monitoring, COPD, CHF, pulmonary edema, cardiac dysrhythmias, stroke, post-surgical unstable patients, hypertensive emergency requiring IV drips, overdose, ETOH detox, etc. We’re Looking For Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association Greater than 1 year of RN experience (Less than 1 year of RN experience? Please refer to postings that have New Graduate RN in the job title.) What You’ll Do Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum. Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Compensation Base compensation within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on the teammate’s job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits And More Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities The RN provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an acute care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atrium Health