RN II ICU

AECOM; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as an ICU Nurse, where you'll provide critical care to patients in a dynamic environment. Your role will include monitoring critically ill patients, guiding healthcare staff, and ensuring exceptional patient comfort. With a focus on health equity and social justice, this position offers an opportunity to be part of a recognized hospital dedicated to quality and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS & ACLS certifications mandatory.
• Experience in medical/surgical nursing in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients who are critically ill and provide continued care.
• Assist physicians with procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Guide healthcare personnel in their patient care duties.

Skills

Multitasking

Patient Advocacy

Critical Thinking

Education

Current California Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Six months of medical/surgical nursing experience

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Drainage devices

Job description

**Responsibilities**

As our ICU Nurse at St. John's Regional Medical Center, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.

You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients MRI or CT, or administering medications.

To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.

● Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort

● Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families

● Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients

● Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary

● Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)

● Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Current California Registered Nurse license.

+ Current BLS & ACLS certifications required.

+ Other certification as specified by area of practice preferred.

+ Six (6) months current medical/surgical nursing in an acute care setting or specialty area experience.

**Overview**

St. John’s Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here (http://www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional) at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

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**Pay Range**

$50.87 - $72.40 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.