Registered Nurse (RN), CVICU - Days

ScionHealth; Columbus, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA seeks an experienced RN for the ICU to deliver comprehensive care to critically ill patients. You'll monitor status, administer meds, perform assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Strong emphasis on safety, protocol adherence, and family communication. The role requires ADN with BSN preferred, BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable, and a minimum of 6 months ICU/acute care experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice or compact state
• BLS certification within facility policy timeframe
• ACLS certification within facility policy timeframe
• PALS certification preferred
• De-escalation training required
• Minimum 6 months experience in acute care (preferred)
• ADN required; BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting including hemodynamic monitoring
• Administer medications; monitor side effects and adverse events
• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe and pain assessments with reassessments
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Collaborate with physicians and respiratory therapists
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Participate in emergency response and crisis management
• Assist in invasive procedures (central/arterial lines)
• Adhere to infection control and maintain safe environment
• Document care activities accurately in EMR

Skills

Advanced critical care nursing

Emergency response

Communication skills

Task prioritization

EMR proficiency

Professionalism

Patient-family education

Code blue/rapid response

Infection control

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR software

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

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