ZZZ - WL Registered Nurse ICU - Full Time Days

Bolivar Medical Center; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, MS, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the ICU to deliver comprehensive care to critically ill patients. You will monitor hemodynamics, administer medications, perform assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

This role emphasizes adherence to clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and effective communication with patients and families, with opportunities to participate in emergency response and invasive procedures as part

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring.
• Administer medications, monitor for side effects, and respond to adverse events.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, including head-to-toe and pain assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Participate in emergency response and crisis management, including code blue and rapid response situations.
• Assist in invasive procedures, including central line insertions and arterial line placements.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Document patient care activities, assessments, and interventions accurately in the EMR

Skills

Critical care

EMR proficiency

Communication

Safety protocols

Care planning

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.

Description

Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The RN monitors hemodynamic status, administers medications, performs assessments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN ensures optimal patient outcomes through adherence to clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and effective communication with patients and families.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of critically ill patients
• Administers medications, monitors for side effects, and responds to adverse events
• Performs comprehensive assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, pain assessments, and reassessments
• Develops and implements individualized care plans based on patient condition and response to treatment
• Collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and discharge instructions
• Participates in emergency response and crisis management, including code blue and rapid response situations
• Assists in invasive procedures, including central line insertions and arterial line placements
• Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff
• Documents patient care activities, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Advanced clinical knowledge in critical care nursing and emergency response
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and medical equipment operation
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred
• De-escalation Training required

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting preferred