ICU Critical Care Nurse - Expert, Patient-Centered Care

William Newton Hospital; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

William Newton Hospital in Kansas is seeking a dedicated ICU/critical care nurse for a full-time hourly position. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, including hemodynamic monitoring, ACLS-guided management, and collaboration with physicians to adjust treatment based on patient condition.

Responsibilities include head-to-toe assessments, pain management, medication administration, and participation in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Current KS RN licensure and no active disciplinary actions.
• 1-2 years ICU or 3 years acute care nursing experience.
• ACLS and BLS current provider status.
• Encourage CCRN certification; PALS/ENPC encouraged; TNCC required.

Responsibilities

• Perform head-to-toe assessments and re-assess per policy for all ages.
• Monitor cardiac status, identify dysrhythmias, and respond per ACLS guidelines.
• Interpret hemodynamic data and adjust care accordingly.
• Assess and manage pain with individualized plans.
• Safely operate equipment (central lines, PA lines, arterial lines).
• Interpret bedside glucose results and take appropriate actions.
• Administer medications following the five rights and MAR documentation.
• Manage vasoactive and other IV infusions as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families; document教育 and discharge teaching.
• Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams; support QA/PI activities.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

ACLS/BLS

Head-to-toe assessment

Medication administration

Pain management

Vasoactive infusions knowledge

Job description

William Newton Hospital in Kansas is seeking a dedicated ICU/critical care nurse for a full-time hourly position. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, including hemodynamic monitoring, ACLS-guided management, and collaboration with physicians to adjust treatment based on patient condition.

Responsibilities include head-to-toe assessments, pain management, medication administration, and participation in performance improvement activities.