ICU Registered Nurse - Critical Care Expert

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare seeks a Clinical Staff Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care on a defined unit. The role emphasizes planning, directing, and delivering care aligned with the Watson Model of Care, reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor, and supporting mission-driven quality improvements.

The position requires an ADN or higher, with BSN preferred, plus BLS/ACLS and experience in critical care.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Certification in Critical Care Nursing preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Strong critical thinking and communication.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan and meet patient and family needs.
• Performs focused assessments and prioritizes care for the patient population.
• Maintains therapeutic nurse/patient relationships and conducts hourly rounds.
• Communicates using SBAR for hand-offs and documentation.
• Documents care per IPOC and hospital policies.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary discharge planning with care managers.
• Ensures patient safety and regulatory compliance on the unit.
• Supervises ancillary staff when needed and supports team.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Basic computer skills

BLS

ACLS

Electronic Medical Record experience

Critical Care Course (preferred)

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Certification in Critical Care Nursing (preferred)

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare seeks a Clinical Staff Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care on a defined unit. The role emphasizes planning, directing, and delivering care aligned with the Watson Model of Care, reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor, and supporting mission-driven quality improvements.

The position requires an ADN or higher, with BSN preferred, plus BLS/ACLS and experience in critical care.