Critical Care Nurse

MEP Health; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Smyrna, TN is seeking an experienced ICU nurse to provide and coordinate comprehensive care for critically ill patients in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves assessing patients, monitoring ventilator equipment, administering medications, wound care, and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure a smooth transition of care and thorough family education.

Qualifications

• Strong critical care knowledge and patient assessment skills.
• Ability to monitor life-sustaining therapy and respond to patient changes.
• Proficiency with medication administration and wound care practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in computerized charting and documentation.
• Ability to provide clear patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor clinical status, including ventilator equipment.
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies.
• Deliver wound care and other direct patient care needs.
• Coordinate care activities with the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate computerized documentation.
• Educate patients and families on care, procedures, and recovery.
• Assist with discharge planning and transition of care.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Patient assessment

Ventilator monitoring

Medication administration

Wound care

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Role Summary

Provide and coordinate comprehensive care for critically ill patients in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and monitor clinical status, including ventilator equipment
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies
• Deliver wound care and other direct patient care needs
• Coordinate care activities with the healthcare team
• Maintain accurate computerized documentationEducate patients and families on care, procedures, and recovery
• Assist with discharge planning and transition of care

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong critical care knowledge and patient assessment skills
• Ability to monitor life-sustaining therapy and respond to patient changes
• Proficiency with medication administration and wound care practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Competence in computerized charting and documentation
• Ability to provide clear patient and family education