ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana

Unit Name: Medical ICU

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 26
• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Unit Staffing: RNs and Unit Secretary/COVID Runner. Total care provided by RNs.
• Type of Equipment: Ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, Balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, glucometers.
• Documentation System: Meditech using Evidence-Based Clinical Documentation (EBCD).
• Scheduling Requirements: Twelve-hour shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM; every other weekend and holiday requirements.
• Floating Policy: Nursing staff may float to other Medical-Surgical Units as needed, prioritizing Intensive Care Units.
• Patient Experience: Hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, use of “My Care Board,” and AIDET for compassionate care.

Hospital Specifics

• Pathways to Excellence Certified
• Working toward Magnet status
• Certified Stroke Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Level II Trauma Center

Hiring Profile

Requested Skill Set:

• Experience caring for COVID-19 patients
• ICU experience required
• Positive attitude with flexibility and teamwork
• Self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a diverse environment

Advanced Skills Needed:

• Ventilator management
• Proficient in critical care drips
• Thorough and accurate assessment skills
• Strong knowledge of cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems
• Proper donning and doffing of PPE

Procedures Performed on Unit:

• Intubations
• Cardioversions
• Ventriculostomy drain placement and management
• IABP management
• Continual Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Proning of patients

Certifications Required:

• ACLS and BLS
• TNCC preferred

Dress Code

• Ceil blue scrubs
• White or ceil blue scrub jacket (optional)
• Green surgery scrubs provided for staff working with COVID patients

Awards and Recognition

• HCA Unit of Distinction, ranked in the top 10% and 5%.
• Overall #2 ranked ICU in HCA in 2019.
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality measures.

Additional Information

• Many staff members are nationally certified, including management.
• Highly tenured nursing staff.
• Self-scheduling within specific guidelines.
• Utilization of iMobile technology.
• Unit cares for ICU COVID-19 patients.