RN PRN - ICU

LifePoint Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated RN for their ICU team. This role involves providing critical care to patients, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong critical thinking and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive community committed to making a difference in patients' lives and enjoy the opportunity for professional growth in a nurturing atmosphere.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of recent acute care experience preferred.
• Current RN license to practice in NC or multi-state license required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and documents patient care.
• Monitors and communicates patient conditions to the care team.
• Participates in Code Blue situations and ventilator management.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Decisive Judgment

Ability to Work in Stressful Environment

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Bedside Monitoring/Telemetry Systems

Ventilator Management

External/Temporary Pacemakers

Moderate Sedation

Job description

Job Description - RN PRN - ICU (7462-9727)

Job Description

RN PRN - ICU - 7462-9727

Description

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

To render care to patients who are critically ill, injured or have undergone invasive/complex surgery and require a higher level of care which may include frequent monitoring of vital signs, cardiac status and changes in patient conditions; the use of life supporting systems and/or specialized medications specific to ICU. Collaborates with medical staff and other disciplines to provide quality care while performing in accordance with approved policies and within scope of practice. Supervises and delegates duties to other personnel as indicated.

Essential Functions:

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Participation in Code Blue situations and/or leading the event until physician arrives.

Ventilator management.

External/temporary pacemakers

Moderate sedation

Bedside Monitoring/Telemetry systems

Uses critical thinking skill in performance of all job duties

Analysis of test results

Qualifications

Minimum Education Associate’s Degree in Nursing required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Excellent communication skills. Ability to respond to and perform in emergent situations. Excellent assessment skills.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within in 3 months of hire Handle with Care within 4 months of hire.

License:

Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).

Minimum Work Experience 1-3 years preferred, recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred.

Why join our team?

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start acareer that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

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NC-Rutherfordton

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