Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
Sign-On Bonus

Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

Job Shift: Nights

Job type: Full Time

Hours: 1900-0730

Schedule: 6 shifts per two week pay period. Some weekends required.

The professional nurse in critical care uses the nursing process to plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care. The professional nurse considers the patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, language barriers, age, teaching needs, and readiness to learn. The professional nurse involves the interdisciplinary team in the plan of care and patient intervention. The RN II independently cares for two (2)
critically ill patients and can master most acuity patients, cares for patients on a ventilator, understands basic
dysrhythmia and hemodynamic status of the patient while correlating readings to the care of the patient. The RN II
assists with bedside procedures and administers medications prescribed by the physician according to policy. The
RN II uses an autonomous practice. The RN II independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts
accountability for professional actions. The RN II uses critical thinking skills in daily practice.

Requirements:

• California RN License
• Skills Competencies
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• PALS recommended
• Basic EKG Course within 6 months of hire
• BLS
• Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a RN I position
   

Annual Requirements:

• Annual Update
• TB Screening
• Ethics

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