ICU Critical Care Nurse — Expert Life-Support Care

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Women\u2019s Mental Health Institute is seeking an ICU Clinical Nurse to provide expert, compassionate care for critically ill adults in a high-acuity environment. You will perform advanced patient assessments and respond rapidly to changes in condition.

The role includes managing life-support therapies, ventilators and IV infusions, administering complex medications, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, educating patients and families, and upholding strict safety

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-care decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in ventilator and infusion/drip management.
• Ability to administer complex medications and monitor for patient response.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-centered approach.
• Commitment to safety, quality improvement, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced patient assessments and respond rapidly to clinical changes.
• Manage life-support therapies including ventilators and IV infusions/drips.
• Administer complex medications safely and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and treatment plans; maintain safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Critical care assessment

Ventilator management

Infusion management

Medication administration

Communication and teamwork

Infection control

Job description

The Black Women\u2019s Mental Health Institute is seeking an ICU Clinical Nurse to provide expert, compassionate care for critically ill adults in a high-acuity environment. You will perform advanced patient assessments and respond rapidly to changes in condition.

The role includes managing life-support therapies, ventilators and IV infusions, administering complex medications, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, educating patients and families, and upholding strict safety