Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (DAY SHIFT)

Madera Community Hospital; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Madera Community Hospital, located in Central California, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide quality patient care and make a positive impact in our community.

The ideal candidate must have a current RN license and knowledge of patient assessment. Preferred candidates will have ICU experience and certifications such as BLS and ACLS. Join us in delivering compassionate healthcare and supporting the wellness of our residents.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Experience in an ICU or PICU setting preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control practices is essential.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Requires American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• NIHSS Certification required.
• Basic Arrhythmia Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and appropriate patient care.
• Provide instruction and direction to subordinate staff.
• Teach and instruct patients and families on healthcare subjects.
• Analyze data to determine healthcare actions.
• Select appropriate medical equipment for care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Infection control knowledge

Time management

Data analysis

Job description

Madera Community Hospital

Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley. We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient. Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is a staff nurse responsible for safe and appropriate patient care, for providing instruction, direction and supervision to subordinate unit staff, serving as a resource for all departments. Work requires thorough and advanced knowledge of the nursing process, patient assessment and nursing standards, knowledge of the California Nursing Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, intermediate pharmaceutical, math skills and knowledge of management and assignment personnel. Must possess good verbal and written English communication skills. Peripheral IV experience and skills required. Good time management and prioritizing skills. Computer experience preferred. Analyzes data, determines time, place and sequence of healthcare or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination and/or reporting on events. Teaches, instructs patients and families on healthcare subjects, provides explanation. Demonstration and supervises practice, may make recommendations to physicians or other nursing staff based on nursing care principles to assure optimum patient care. Use physical strength of hands, fingers, arms, and legs, to move patients or equipment. Will select appropriate health supplies, medical equipment to assure appropriate medical care. Will speak to fellow employees, patients, physicians, and families in person and on phone.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Experience in an ICU setting is preferred; candidates with experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), internal medicine, occupational health, or ophthalmology will be considered advantageous.
• Knowledge of infection control practices is essential.
• Requires current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Requires American Heart Association ACLS.
• Requires NIHSS Certification.
• Requires Basic Arrhythmia Certificate.

Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.