Registered Nurse - Critical Care

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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: 5NW ICU ​
• Patient Population or Ratio: Intensive Care Unit ​
• Sign On Bonus: up to $10,000​
• Schedule: Full Time - 36 hours per week, Night Shift
• Starting Pay: $37.74​
• Shift Differentials: Available for evenings, night, weekend, and additional shifts​
• Location: St. Mary's Madison Hospital 

5NW ICU is a 12 bed, intensive care unit. Care is provided to medical patients with a recent or potential life-threatening condition(s) requiring life support, special equipment, and critical care. The conditions and diagnoses treated can include but are not limited to acute respiratory failure or illness, acute pulmonary embolism, acute endocrine disorders, acute medical illness (e.g., sepsis, shock, GI bleed, drug overdose), suspected or proven acute myocardial infractions, unstable angina, post-cardiac and/or respiratory arrest with or without the use of hypothermia protocol, and hemodialysis required within the ICU setting. Intensivists onsite 24/7.

Job Summary:

Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition.
• Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.
• Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.
• Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team.
• Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team.
• Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20