Employment Type:Full timeShift:Weekend Shift

Description:The registered nurse plans and provides professional nursing care to the patient from admission to discharge. He/She coordinates care with other disciplines, consults with the family or significant others and collaborates with the physician on the patient’s behalf. The RN assesses, implements and evaluates nursing care. The RN is responsible for supervision of PCTs and Support Associates.Meets all requirements of Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Staff Nurse.Assesses ICU patients for risk factors, normal progress, and symptoms of problems.Demonstrates appropriate management of critically ill patients.Uses respectful family dynamics and processes in providing individualized patient care.Appropriately assesses and follows up on patient monitoring.Manages ICU emergencies in a calm and efficient manner.

EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE:
One year of acute care nursing experience required. Prior ICU experience preferred.

LICENSURE:
Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Understands and is able to apply the nursing process while meeting established Nursing Standards.Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.The ICU Staff Nurse maintains well-developed skills for assessing the physical and psychosocial needs of critically ill patients and their families.Maintains BCLS certification at the healthcare provider level.Completion of ACLS and PALS required within six months of employment.Basic arrhythmia course within six months of employment.

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Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world, and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.