Registered Nurse ICU

Overview

ICU RN Days Full time role at Lutheran Health Network. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role coordinates and delivers high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and outcomes in a supportive environment for patients and families.

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
• Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
• Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
• Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
• Practices in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.

• Critical Care RN:
  Administers medications and therapies, manages complex equipment (ventilators, monitors), and performs procedures as per competency (e.g., central lines, managing tracheostomies, advanced life support).
• Emergency Services RN:
  Rapid assessment/triage, emergency procedures (intubation, wound care, suturing), stabilization interventions.
• OR Services RN:
  Pre-, during, and post-surgical care, scrubbing in, sterile environment maintenance, vital signs monitoring, medication administration.
• Cardiac Surgery RN:
  Continuous assessment, IV meds, life-support equipment management, post-operative recovery care.
• Endoscopy RN:
  Procedure preparation, monitoring, post-procedure care, instrument sterilization and room setup.
• Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum/Nursery RN:
  Prenatal care, labor support, pain management, fetal monitoring, postpartum care and newborn assessment.
• Oncology RN:
  Chemotherapy administration, side effect management, patient/family education, emotional support.
• Orthopedics RN:
  Pre/post-operative care, peripheral/vascular assessments, immobilization management, pain and patient education.
• PACU RN:
  Post-anesthesia care, pain management, observation of post-operative complications, wound care, discharge education.
• NICU RN:
  Vital signs monitoring, treatments including respiratory support, nutrition management, basic care tasks, IV and medication administration, equipment operation.
• Telemetry RN:
  Telemetry monitoring and data interpretation, direct patient care with focus on cardiac health, emergency response.
• Dialysis RN:
  Dialysis setup and operation, patient monitoring, education on kidney disease and treatment adherence, equipment maintenance.
• Cath Lab RN:
  Pre-procedure assessment and IV access, intra-procedure monitoring, post-procedure care and complications management.

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices; ability to assess patients and document findings; ability to administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality…