Critical Care Registered Nurse

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Reston, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-acuity care in the Critical Care Unit. You will monitor patients, administer medications, titrate infusions, and support ventilator and hemodynamic needs.

Collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, ensure accurate documentation, and participate in rapid response activities when needed. A strong emphasis on patient safety and evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and strong critical care competencies.
• Proficiency with advanced monitoring and technology.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication/infusion management, and documentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient/family education skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver critical care nursing with a focus on patient safety and outcomes.
• Administer medications, titrate infusions, and monitor for response.
• Monitor ventilatory status and hemodynamics.
• Participate in rapid response and escalation of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families and support understanding of care plans.
• Maintain accurate, detailed electronic documentation.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical care

Advanced monitoring

Medication/infusion management

Documentation

Teamwork & communication

Patient/family education

Job description

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Unit

Provide high-acuity, patient-centered care using advanced monitoring and technology. Perform comprehensive patient assessments and manage medication and infusions. Support ventilator care and hemodynamic monitoring, and participate in rapid response activities as needed.

Key Duties

• Deliver critical care nursing with a focus on patient safety and outcomes
• Administer medications, titrate infusions, and monitor for response
• Monitor ventilatory status and hemodynamics
• Participate in rapid response and escalation of care
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Educate patients and families and support understanding of care plans
• Maintain accurate, detailed electronic documentation

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse licensure and strong critical care competencies
• Proficiency with advanced monitoring and technology
• Strong clinical assessment, medication/infusion management, and documentation skills
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient/family education skills