Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking an ICU nurse to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes. You will collaborate with patients, families and interprofessional teams, using evidence-based practices and maintaining current clinical knowledge. Night shifts with every third weekend and holiday rotations are required.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited program.
• State licensure required for practice in the state.
• Certifications such as BLS and ACLS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Data collection for patient assessments.
• Perform nursing diagnoses as part of the care plan.
• Ensure safety management and adherence to patient safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited program

State licensure appropriate to the state

Certifications such as BLS and ACLS or equivalent

Job description

This ICU nursing role involves providing direct patient care in a high-acuity setting, performing comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and evaluating patient outcomes. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and interprofessional teams to ensure optimal outcomes, utilizing evidence-based practices and maintaining current clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• data collection
• diagnosis
• safety management
• effective communication

Qualifications

• a nursing degree from an accredited program
• licensure appropriate to the state
• relevant certifications such as BLS and ACLS or equivalent
• Physical stamina, including frequent walking, lifting, and visual and auditory acuity

Work Schedule

• night shifts
• every third weekend and holiday rotations"\