Registered Nurse RN Critical Care ICU PRN

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery GME; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse for their Critical Care ICU. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care in a supportive environment. You will coordinate high-quality, individualized care while collaborating with a dedicated team of medical professionals. The position emphasizes patient advocacy and the delivery of compassionate care, ensuring the well-being of patients and their families. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in healthcare, and be part of a culture that prioritizes both patient and staff well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Counseling Services

Adoption Assistance

Pet Insurance

Legal Counseling

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with critical care experience in ICU settings.
• Must be licensed and have BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Monitor patient conditions and administer prescribed medications.
• Educate patients and families on health management.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Pain Management

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Critical Care Management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Ventilators

Swan-Ganz Catheter

Cardiac Monitoring Equipment

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Registered Nurse RN Critical Care ICU you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Hospital Montgomery which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Registered Nurse RN Critical Care ICU PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs the administration of prescribed medications. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages a care team, providing oversight and delegation to members as appropriate.
• Manages the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.
• Uses specialized equipment and supplies safely and effectively, with adaptations according to patient age, size, and developmental needs.
• Manages Swan-Ganz, arterial, and CVP lines and applies appropriate intervention as needed.
• Effectively manages ventilators, troubleshooting issues as they arise. Collaborates with respiratory therapy practitioners and physicians in the care of intubated patients. Demonstrates knowledge of weaning parameters.
• Administers vasoactive, antiarrhythmic, inotropic, sedative, and paralytic agents per policy and unit standard.
• Applies best practices to the care of sedated patients, minimizing the potential for injury.
• Monitors cardiac rhythm. Interprets data, identifies issues, and applies appropriate interventions.
• Provides care for the immediate post-operative patient.
• Provides care for the potential and/or organ/tissue donor patient.
• Considers principles of death and dying when caring for the terminally ill ICU patient. Provides emotional, spiritual, religious, and cultural support to patients and their families.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma Required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred.
• 1 year applicable RN experience Required or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days from start date of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has provided quality healthcare services since 1910. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. We specialize in heart and vascular care—with the only cardiac catheterization lab in the New River Valley. We perform percutaneous coronary intervention - (stent and angioplasty). We provide services in orthopedic and spine care, and heartburn treatment at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery’s Heartburn Treatment Center. Our maternity services through our family-focused Birthing Center facilities have award-winning lactation consultants.

At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people, and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse RN Critical Care ICU PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.