Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 52,624 - 78,936; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Unit at Lexington Medical Center. This role involves providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited nursing program and hold a valid RN license, along with BLS certification. Additional benefits include paid time off, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Greater than 2 years of ICU RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Create the safest patient environment and ensure the best patient experience.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clinical decision making

Effective communication

Education

Completion of accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license

BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Department: 34516 Lexington Medical Center - Nursing: Critical Care

Status: Part time

Hours Per Week: 0

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

SCHEDULE

• PRN - Commitment of 3 shifts per 6-week time track
• 7pm-7am
• One major and one minor holiday per year

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

The Critical Care Unit at Lexington Medical Center is a 16-bed unit that provides both Intensive and Intermediate Care. A dedicated charge nurse supports the unit without a patient assignment. The unit is equipped to monitor and trend heart rhythms and other hemodynamic pressures. Care of patients on ventilators, noninvasive ventilation with BiPAP or CPAP, and heated high flow oxygen delivery, titrating medication IV drips to ordered parameters and following protocols and order sets. Patient populations include sepsis, shock, respiratory failure, DKA, HHS, electrolyte abnormalities that require close monitoring, COPD, CHF, pulmonary edema, cardiac dysrhythmias, stroke, post-surgical unstable patients, hypertensive emergency that requires IV drips, overdose, ETOH detox, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Greater than 2 years of ICU RN experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skillful communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation:

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on job duties
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and More:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.