ICU RN

Description

ICU RN - Full Time - Nights

Summary:

 The ICU RN, working full-time night shifts, is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with Critical Care Unit policies and procedures. This role involves caring for acute adult and geriatric medical and surgical patients, coronary patients, and occasionally infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients. The ICU RN will also provide post-anesthesia recovery care after hours. Additionally, the ICU RN will maintain proficiency in detecting and managing all aspects of intensive care, utilizing specialized equipment and procedures. Please note that this position is not accepting new graduates. 

Benefits:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay  Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust  medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program,  matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award  winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition  reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may  qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

EEO Statement:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Requirements

Education, Training or Certifications Required:

1. Current Maine licensure as a registered professional nurse.
2. Current BLS, ACLS andPALS.
3. Critical Care/Code Blue Course.4 TNCC, CCRN, NALS encouraged.
4. Critical Care Course can be 1:1 with Division Director during orientation.

Experience Required:

1. Recent training/experience in medication administration and nursing process in an acute care setting.
2. Recent critical care experience and CC course preferred prior to application.

Special Requirements:

1. Familiarity with IS computer system and Monitoring System.
2. Familiarity with CCS specific equipment and medications.
3. ALS procedures and policies.

Cognitive Requirements:

1. Emotional maturity and good people skills required.
2. Able to take in, process and apply clinical information in a wide variety of patient care situations.
3. Ability for high performance under stressful situations.
4. Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and follow through.

Physical Demands:

1. Able to sit, stand and walk for an 8-12 hour shift.
2. Adequate hearing, vision, speech and manual dexterity.
3. General health must be such as to regularly work scheduled hours.
4. Able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds (assisting patients in and out of bed, etc.).

Environment:

1. Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
2. Potential for exposure to contagious diseases.
3. Potential for periods of high stress.