Rn Icu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the ICU setting is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients. This role involves applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and educating patients and their families. The nurse must be proficient in cardiac monitoring, ventilator management, and operation of specialized medical equipment, ensuring high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform thorough patient assessments including physical, psychosocial, and learning needs.
• Identify and interpret cardiac rhythm strips and manage cardiac monitoring systems and defibrillators.
• Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy to monitor ventilator function and evaluate patient response to mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor and manage pulmonary artery lines and other invasive catheters and drains.
• Develop and update individualized nursing care plans based on assessments and interdisciplinary input.
• Administer medications, perform skin assessments, wound care, and pain management.
• Operate biomedical and patient care equipment such as infusion pumps, cardiopulmonary monitors, and medication dispensing systems.
• Assist physicians and licensed practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Provide patient and family education on illness, treatment, medication, and wellness.
• Supervise and direct unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure optimal patient care.
• Document patient care, assessments, interventions, and teaching accurately and timely in electronic medical records.
• Communicate patient status and care outcomes effectively to the interdisciplinary team.
• Respond promptly and effectively to patient crises and emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Oregon.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and critical care nursing skills.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to use electronic medical records and computer systems effectively.
• Recent acute care hospital experience preferred (within past 5 years).

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National certification in critical care nursing (CCRN or equivalent).

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Use of standard precautions due to exposure risk to blood and body fluids.
• Effective communication skills required for diverse patient populations and interdisciplinary teams.

• Night shift (NOC) in an ICU setting.
• Shift assignments and scheduling determined by department needs.