Registered Nurse ICU

Ascension Health; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement 403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Health in Kokomo, IN is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care team on night shift. You will provide direct nursing care, implement care plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary rounds with the healthcare team.

Requirements include an Indiana RN license, BLS, and an Associate Diploma in Nursing; ACLS is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.
• RN credential from Indiana Board of Nursing before hire date.
• ACLS/Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per policies and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and communicate patient condition.
• Coordinate disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Record and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess discharge planning needs with the care team.

Skills

Nursing care

Team coordination

Patient monitoring

Education

Registered Nurse

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Kokomo, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

Department/Specialty: Intensive Care

Schedule: Nights | Full Time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws.

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