RN, ICU, Full Time, Nights
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Kindred Healthcare
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RN, ICU, Full Time, Nights
Kindred Healthcare
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Posted 24 days ago
Full Time
Logan, West Virginia
In Person
Smart Summary
The Registered Nurse in the ICU provides comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, and performing comprehensive assessments. This role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes through adherence to clinical protocols and effective communication.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our ICU unit. An ADN is required, while a BSN is preferred, along with a current RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications. Previous experience in an acute care setting is also preferred.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Critical Care Nursing
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Medication Administration
Patient Assessment
Care Plan Development
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Education
Emergency Response
Code Blue Management
Rapid Response
Invasive Procedures
Infection Control
Electronic Medical Records
Physical Activity
ACLS
BLS
Job Description
Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Mountain Health Network and Marshall Health to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.
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
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
License/Certification
- Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred
- De-escalation Training required
Experience
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting preferred
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Kindred Healthcare
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023. In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
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