Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (ICU) to provide high-acuity, evidence-based care to critically ill adults in a patient-first environment. The role requires strong clinical judgment, proficiency with IV therapy titration and ventilator support, and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will document care in the EHR, educate patients and families, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives while precepting staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with ICU/critical care capability.
• Strong clinical judgment for high-acuity patients.
• Proficiency with IV therapy titration and ventilator support.
• Experience with EHR documentation and medication administration.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient/family education skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor status.
• Implement, monitor, and revise individualized care plans.
• Titrate IV drips and manage ventilator support as indicated.
• Administer medications and document care in the EHR.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families to support informed decisions.
• Document care accurately in the EHR and maintain records.
• Uphold patient safety, infection control, and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) Provide high-acuity, evidence-based care to critically ill adult patients in a collaborative, patient-first environment.

Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) Provide high-acuity, evidence-based care to critically ill adult patients in a collaborative, patient-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously evaluate patient status.
• Implement, monitor, and revise individualized care plans.
• Titrate IV drips and manage ventilator support as clinically indicated.
• Administer medications and perform delegated clinical interventions.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families and support informed decision-making.
• Document care accurately in the EHR and maintain clear, complete records.
• Precept other staff when needed and support team development.
• Uphold patient safety, quality standards, and infection control practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN license with ICU/critical care capability.
• Strong clinical judgment in caring for complex, high-acuity patients.
• Proficiency with IV therapy titration, ventilator support, medication administration, and EHR documentation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, infection prevention, and continuous improvement.