Registered Nurse (ICU)

Quick Facts

• Full-time ICU Registered Nurse on nights
• Sign-on bonus eligibility with defined internal employee/re-hire exceptions

Description

Provide relationship-based, patient-centered ICU nursing care under department leadership and applicable regulatory/organizational standards. Perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate care and discharge planning, support patient and family education using evidence-based resources, and ensure safe medication administration and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and document outcomes/goals
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly and evaluate responses to nursing interventions
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals, including palliative care
• Deliver patient/family education using teach-back; support cultural/spiritual needs and learning readiness
• Maintain ethical practice and request ethics consult when appropriate
• Implement evidence-based interventions and participate in clinical improvement activities
• Ensure safe medication administration using barcoding; provide complete, timely bedside shift handoff; perform hourly rounding with care technicians
• Help prevent pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTIs, and central line infections (as appropriate)
• Oversee and direct patient care/support techs; act as charge nurse/preceptor when assigned; serve as a clinical lead and coordinate with physicians
• Ensure appropriate admission orders are documented in the EMR and complete electronic/paper documentation
• Use unit/hospital technology (e.g., Alaris pump guardrails, bed management system)

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Strong analytic abilities
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of first day of employment in the clinical nurse role

Benefits

A wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events (details available on the benefits page). Eligibility depends on employment classification.