ICU Registered Nurse Am Shift

ICU Nurse
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment through comprehensive, patient-centered care using the nursing process, evidence based practice and specialized training. The incumbent will use clinical expertise to manage complex conditions in an ICU environment. This role ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements, while demonstrating leadership and commitment to professional development through mentorship. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Perform comprehensive assessments and demonstrate understanding of critically ill patient's condition, including monitoring vital signs, lab results, and clinical status.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies as per orders and protocols, including vasoactive drugs, sedation and other medications requiring advanced clinical monitoring.
Manage ventilator settings, hemodynamic monitoring, and life-support systems.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans and monitor their effectiveness. Deliver compassionate end-of-life care aligned with patient goals and values.
Advocate for patient needs to ensure patient-centered care while fostering a healing environment by providing emotional support and managing discomfort.
Assess learning needs and educate patients and/or families on disease processes, medications and care plans.
Promote team building and morale through active participation in unit programs and professional communication. Mentor and support new nurses and team members.
Evaluate personal practice against professional standards and regulations.
Commitment to lifelong learning through research, participating in continuing education, skills training, and certification programs to maintain and advance knowledge in critical care nursing.
In-depth understanding of critical care nursing principles, patient management techniques, and advanced clinical interventions.
Ability to recognize and react quickly to critical changes in patient condition, upholding advanced cardiac life support and supporting emergent bedside procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
Demonstrate professionalism and leadership in delivering excellent patient care across the care continuum.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex medical equipment.
Ability to provide care to the population served.
Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. Previous nursing experience, preferably in an ICU or critical care setting.
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
~ This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

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