Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Golden-Valley-Memorial-Healthcare-1; Clinton (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Missouri is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive critical care, close patient monitoring, and skilled nursing interventions. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to promote safe, effective, and patient-centered outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Missouri RN license, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and show excellence in documentation, education

Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license.
• Knowledge of professional nursing standards and patient care evaluation.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to changing patient needs.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ICU nursing care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform admission assessments within required timeframes and document findings.
• Assess and manage patient pain with appropriate interventions.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered education and support.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation per policies.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in performance improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Safety and patient privacy

Education

Missouri RN license

Accredited nursing education program

Job description

Pay Range$32.84 - $49.26Schedule InformationScheduled Weekly Hours:36Work Shift:Sun-Sat, 7p-7aFind Your Golden Opportunity at Golden Valley Memorial HealthcareJoin a team where compassion, excellence, and connection guide everything we do. At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you're more than an employee. You're a valued member of a supportive organization that invests in your growth, encourages professional development, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities every day.As an ICU Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring, clinical assessment, and skilled nursing intervention. You'll use your nursing expertise and professional judgment to assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized plans of care, evaluate patient responses, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, effective, and patient-centered outcomes.What You'll DoProvide comprehensive nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of patient care services.Complete comprehensive admission assessments accurately and within established timeframes, identifying patient care needs and documenting findings appropriately.Assess, monitor, and manage patient pain, implementing appropriate interventions and evaluating patient responses to promote comfort and optimal outcomes.Provide individualized, compassionate care responsive to each patient's age, developmental stage, cultural background, condition, and unique healthcare needs.Maintain accurate, complete, timely, and legible clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.Use sound clinical judgment to prioritize patient care, recognize changes in patient needs, and initiate or revise plans of care as appropriate.Effectively prioritize assignments and manage workload to ensure responsibilities are completed in a timely manner, including preparation for physician rounds and coordination of patient care activities.Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and ancillary departments to promote continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.Provide education to patients and families while also supporting staff and student education in a professional and supportive learning environment.Serve as a clinical resource and positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, clinical competence, and a commitment to quality patient care.Participate in performance improvement initiatives, infection prevention and control practices, patient safety programs, regulatory compliance activities, and risk management efforts.Maintain required nursing competencies, licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.What You'll BringRequired QualificationsCurrent Registered Nurse licensure appropriate for practice in the State of Missouri.Knowledge of professional nursing standards, clinical assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.Demonstrated clinical judgment and the ability to recognize, prioritize, and respond appropriately to changing patient needs.Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, interdisciplinary team members, and ancillary departments.Effective communication, documentation, organization, and patient education skills.Ability to provide safe, compassionate, individualized, and patient-centered nursing care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.Commitment to maintaining required competencies, certifications, licensure, and continuing education requirements.Preferred QualitiesCritical care or acute care nursing experience.Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.Ability to remain organized and responsive while managing multiple patient care priorities.A collaborative approach to patient care and a commitment to supporting patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team.Commitment to continuous learning, patient safety, quality improvement, and excellence in nursing practice.What Success Looks LikeSuccess in this role means providing safe, compassionate, and clinically sound nursing care while remaining attentive and responsive to changes in each patient's condition. You'll demonstrate strong professional judgment, communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, maintain accurate documentation, and help patients and families feel informed and supported throughout their care.You'll also contribute to a safe and supportive patient care environment through teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and consistent adherence to professional, regulatory, and organizational standards.Why Join UsAt Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for patients and families when skilled, attentive nursing care matters most. You'll work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals committed to providing high-quality care while supporting one another as a team.You'll be part of an organization that values professional nursing practice, continued development, collaboration, patient safety, and the contributions you make every day.Physical RequirementsThis position requires the ability to perform the physical responsibilities associated with direct patient care, including assisting with patient positioning, mobility, transfers, and other nursing care activities. The RN must be able to safely perform essential patient care responsibilities and respond appropriately to the changing needs of patients within the clinical environment.Education, Certifications & LicensureGraduate of an accredited nursing education program.Current Registered Nurse licensure appropriate for practice in the State of Missouri.Must maintain all licenses, certifications, competencies, and continuing education requirements applicable to the position and in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.The Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare DifferenceBenefits That Support YouAt Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, we offer benefits and opportunities that support your well-being, growth and long-term goals.Competitive pay and opportunities for additional incentivesGenerous paid time off and a focus on work-life balanceMedical, dental and vision coverageRetirement benefits with employer contributionsTuition assistance to help you continue your educationCareer growth, leadership development and advancement opportunitiesSupport for professional development and continuing educationEmployee recognition programs and a culture that values your contributions.Your Career. Your Golden Opportunity.Join a team where compassion, excellence and connection guide the work we do everyday. At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to grow, make a meaningful impact and help deliver the Golden Standard of Care to the communities we serve.Thank You for Your Interest in Joining Our TeamQuestions about this opportunity or the application process? Contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].