Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit – St Rita S Medical Center

**Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 36 **Work Shift:** Nights (United States of America) **Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU (Critical Care) – St. Rita's Medical Center** _Could be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $15,000\*_ **Job Summary:** The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: * Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status * Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs * Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care * Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes * Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment **Essential Functions:** * Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team * Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness * Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry. * Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions * Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures * Other duties as assigned **Education:** * Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required) **Certifications:** * Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) * BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire); PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) **Experience:** * 1 year of RN experience (required) * 6 months RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department Unit (preferred) Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a [Mercy Health](https://careers.mercy.com/us/en/lifeatmercy?utm_source=job_description) associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.  **What we offer** •    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) •    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts •    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders •    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support _Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status._   **Department:** Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - St. Rita's _It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a__ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for_ Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, _which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._