Registered Nurse ICU Nights

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking an RN for the ICU in Watertown, Wisconsin. The nurse will provide comprehensive critical care, monitor hemodynamics, administer meds, and collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires ADN with BSN preferred, and a minimum of six months in acute care. Strong communication, EMR proficiency, and physical stamina are essential to manage the demands of critical care and patient and family education.

Qualifications

• ADN required
• BSN preferred
• Minimum six months of acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring and treatment
• Administer medications, monitor for adverse effects, and respond to emergencies
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Document care activities accurately in the EMR

Skills

Critical care nursing

Emergency response

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus!!

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

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