ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Alexandria, LA

Position Overview

This role involves providing high-quality care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing complex patient cases and collaborating with a skilled team of healthcare professionals.

Unit Details

• Number of Beds: 26
• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Staff Composition: RNs and Unit Secretary/COVID Runner
• Equipment Utilization: Ventilators, Alaris IV Pumps, Balloon Pumps, Ventriculostomy Drains, Glucometers, iMobile Technology
• PPE Requirements: Masks, Face Shields, Goggles, PAPR, Hoods for COVID-19 patients
• Documentation System: Meditech using EBCD (Evidence-Based Clinical Documentation)

Scheduling Requirements

Shifts are twelve hours long from 7 PM to 7 AM, with a requirement for working every other weekend and holidays as designated.

Floating Policy

Nursing staff may be required to float to other Medical-Surgical Units in the hospital, with a focus on Intensive Care Units when necessary.

Patient Experience

Emphasis on hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, “My Care Board” completion, and the use of AIDET for compassionate and connected care.

Awards and Recognition

• Pathways to Excellence Certified
• Working towards Magnet Status
• Certified Stroke Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Level II Trauma Center
• Recognized as a top 10% and 5% HCA Unit of Distinction
• Ranked #2 ICU in HCA in 2019

Qualifications

• Required Skills: ICU experience, Ventilator management, Critical care drip knowledge, Thorough assessment skills, Proficient knowledge of cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems, Don and Doff of PPE.
• Preferred Skills: Ability to care for COVID-19 patients, Positive attitude, Flexibility, Team-oriented, Self-motivated, Excellent communication skills, Capacity to work in a diverse environment.
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; TNCC preferred.

Additional Information

• Self-scheduling options within certain guidelines available
• Many staff members hold national certification, including management
• Highly tenured nursing staff available for support

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Intubations
• Cardioversion
• Ventriculostomy drain placement and management
• IABP management
• Continual renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Proning of patients

Dress Code

• Required uniform: Ceil blue scrubs
• Optional: White or ceil blue scrub jacket
• Green surgery scrubs provided for staff working with COVID patients.