ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Alexandria, LA

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 26
• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Unit Staffing Description: RN-led total patient care with a unit secretary/COVID runner.
• Type of Equipment: Ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, Balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, glucometers, iMobile phones.
• Documentation System: Meditech using Evidence Based Clinical Documentation (EBCD).
• Scheduling Requirements: 12-hour shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM with every other weekend and holiday requirements.
• Floating Policy: Staff may float to other Medical-Surgical Units as needed, with priority for Intensive Care Units.
• Patient Experience Requirements: Hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, completion of “My Care Board” during hand-off report, and use of AIDET for compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Required Skills: ICU experience, willingness to care for COVID-19 patients, positive attitude, flexibility, teamwork, self-motivation, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Advanced Skills: Ventilator management, knowledge of critical care drips, thorough assessment skills, and proficiency in cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems. Knowledge of proper PPE donning and doffing procedures.
• Procedures Performed on Unit: Intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain management, IABP management, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and patient proning.
• Certifications Required: ACLS and BLS; TNCC certification is a plus.

Dress Code

• Ceil blue scrubs
• White or ceil blue scrub jacket (optional)
• Green surgery scrubs provided for those working with COVID-19 patients.

Awards and Recognition

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

Additional Information

• Many staff members hold national certifications.
• Long-tenured nursing staff fostering a strong team environment.
• Self-scheduling within established guidelines.
• Utilization of iMobile technology.
• Unit specializes in caring for COVID-19 patients.