Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

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Primary Function

Responsible for rendering professional nursing services, either directly or indirectly, for a defined group of patients according to the hospital's philosophy of patient care.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

ICU Registered Nurses are expected to have:

• I.V. certification
• The ability to recognize all significant cardiac arrhythmias
• A clear understanding of symptoms and clinical findings for myocardial infarction and its complications
• An understanding of the needs of critically-ill medical and surgical patients
• A thorough knowledge of the psychological and medical needs of patients and the importance of maintaining a noise and anxiety-free environment
• Competence in operating all resuscitation equipment
• BLS certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) completion; new graduates will complete ACLS within one year of hire
• Knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and basic intra-aortic balloon pumping
• Attendance and completion of yearly competency assessments
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• RI state RN licensure

About Care New England Health System

Care New England and its member institutions-Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group-are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and providing innovative services and programs to improve health outcomes.

Legal and Ethical Statements

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as current employees who become disabled, must be able to perform essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodations, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the organization's ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.