RN ICU FT Nights

Livingston Regional Hospital; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth’s Livingston Regional Hospital in Tennessee is seeking a skilled ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients. You will monitor hemodynamics, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold RN licensure, 6 months of acute care experience, and ACLS/BCLS certifications, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Qualifications

• RN with state licensure required; Compact licensure accepted
• ACLS/BCLS certifications required or as per facility timeline
• Minimum 6 months RN experience in acute care
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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 in the EMR.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Emergency response

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Postsecondary nursing program (cert/diploma/program grad)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services. Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.

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

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required)
• BCLS - Basic Life Support from AHA or other approved program Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required)
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support from AHA or other approved program Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (May be Required-facility Specific)
• NCI -Non-violent Crisis Intervention Or Current Program Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (May be Required-facility Specific)

Experience

• 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse (Required) And
• Prior Experience in an acute care setting (Preferred)