Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to provide care for critically-ill patients. Ideal candidates should possess I.V. certification, BLS and ACLS, and have a BSN. Join a leading health system committed to innovative health programs and top-tier medical research.

Qualifications

• Must complete ACLS within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of critical patient care required.
• Annual competency fair attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Render professional nursing services for a defined group of patients.
• Understand the needs of critically-ill medical and surgical patients.

Skills

I.V. certification

Cardiac arrhythmia recognition

Psychological needs understanding

Resuscitation equipment operation

BLS certification

ACLS completion

Hemodynamic monitoring knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RI state RN licensure

Job description

Primary Function: Responsible for rendering professional nursing services, either directly or indirectly, for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Job Qualifications and Specifications: ICU Registered Nurses are expected to have:

• I.V. certification
• The ability to recognize all significant cardiac arrhythmia
• A clear understanding of symptoms and clinical findings for myocardial infarction and its complications
• An understanding of the needs of the critically-ill medical and surgical patient
• A thorough knowledge of the psychological as well as the medical needs of the patient and the need to maintain an environment free from noise and anxiety
• Competence in the operation of all resuscitation equipment
• BLS certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) completion. New graduates will complete ACLS within one year of hire
• Knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and basics for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
• Attendance and completion of yearly competency fair
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• RI state RN licensure

Care New England Health System (CNE): The system and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, along with our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations at the forefront of medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative health programs.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation, as determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees must conduct themselves in accordance with the organization's ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.