ICU Registered Nurse
Dayton, OH
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Critical care registered nurses are adept at providing such care in settings where patients have suffered a heart attack, stroke, shock, severe trauma, respiratory distress or other severe medical issues. Specific critical care nurse duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing a patients condition and planning and implementing patient care plans Treating wounds and providing advanced life support Assisting physicians in performing procedures Observing and recording patient vital signs Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly/adjusting ventilator/IABP Administering intravenous fluids and medications Suctioning Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment Acting as patient advocate Providing education and support to patient families Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients. In addition, some serve as case managers and policy makers, while others perform administrative duties.
Facility Requirements:

• Must have 1 year recent LTACH, trach & vent, & wound care experience

• Must have ACLS & BLS certifications must be attached to submission packet (Must be through the American Heart Association)

• Must have OH RN or multi-state RN license, must be attached to resume

• Candidate will be required to float to LTAC unit depending on facility census

• The ICU is 10 beds, and filled with a mix of ICU and MS patients