Registered Nurse ICU

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in ICU at Black Women's Mental Health Institute delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with medical teams, following established standards and evidence-based protocols.

You will monitor patients, educate families, participate in quality improvement, and coordinate holistic treatment plans with multidisciplinary colleagues to promote recovery and safety.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• ACLS within 6 months preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate nursing care and document care accurately.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, treatments, and medications.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical standards.
• Coordinate holistic treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams to promote recovery.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

NIH Stroke Scale certification within

Education

RN licensure

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

ICU protocol knowledge

Job description

Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in ICU provides high-quality, patient-centered care following established standards and collaborating with medical teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures, monitor patient status, and document care accurately.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatments, medications, and lifestyle changes.
• Manage evidence-based practices and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate holistic treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams to promote recovery.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN licensure and certifications including Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS within 6 months).
• NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days.
• Strong communication skills, compassion, and ability to translate medical information for patients.

Key Duties

Deliver compassionate nursing care, advocate for patients, ensure adherence to clinical standards, and support continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.