ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

Join a progressive community hospital, dedicated to providing superior care in a supportive environment. As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will work in a mixed patient population with a focus on effective nurse-patient communication and a healthy work environment.

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 8
• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Unit Staffing: Goal staffing of 4 RNs, 24/7
• Type of Equipment: GE B650 cardiac monitors, vents, Gaymar cooling systems
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling encouraged, every other weekend required, overtime available if needed, flexible scheduling options
• Floating Policy: ICU nurses may float to critical care or intermediate care when necessary

Patient Experience Requirements

Focus on enhancing patient communication through validation of AIDET during orientation and utilizing tools such as whiteboards for hourly rounding and bedside care conferences.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active RN license for New Hampshire at the time of application.
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are mandatory.
• Experience with AIBP and CCRN certification is preferred.

Unit Procedures

• Ventilator care
• Therapeutic Hypothermia
• Primary Coronary Intervention (PCI) and STEMI care
• Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) management
• Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cardioversion
• Temperature pacing
• Management of Sepsis and Stroke with TPA
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) management

Professional Environment

This role offers the opportunity to participate in a collaborative and innovative healthcare setting with a management structure that values leadership and engagement. Contract staff are treated as integral members of the team and are offered advanced training to ensure an optimal work-life balance.

Dress Code

Professional scrubs and appearance should be maintained at all times.

Awards and Recognition

This facility has received multiple accolades for healthcare quality and safety, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in patient care and safety.