Position Overview

This role is for an experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse at the Clinical Nurse II level, essential to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care in a high-acuity environment. The position demands advanced clinical skills, specialized certifications, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and optimal recovery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
  • Lead coordination of the interprofessional healthcare team to provide safe, efficient, and equitable care tailored to each patient.
  • Perform thorough patient assessments to identify individual needs and develop personalized care plans.
  • Monitor patient responses to interventions and adjust care plans promptly as necessary.
  • Serve as a patient advocate, upholding dignity and confidentiality at all times.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by the team and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
  • Educate patients and families on medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes.
  • Promote evidence-based practices within the ICU setting.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Maintain a clean, safe environment adhering to infection control and aseptic protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including those from The Joint Commission and OSHA.
  • Identify and report safety concerns, actively participating in systemic improvements.
• Documentation:
  • Accurately document all care activities, patient progress, and incidents in the electronic medical record system.
• Professional Development and Leadership:
  • Mentor and precept new graduate nurses, new hires, and students to support their growth.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development through education, certifications, and quality initiatives.
  • Act as a resource and advocate for best practices within the ICU.
  • Assume charge nurse and Rapid Response Team roles as needed.
• Emergency Preparedness:
  • Respond decisively and skillfully in critical situations such as cardiac arrest, maintaining composure under pressure.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of two years as a Registered Nurse in a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit is required.
• Alternatively, two years in an inpatient Telemetry, Progressive Care, or equivalent Step-down Critical Care Unit with successful completion of a Critical Care Curriculum during a transitional RN program.
• Proven ability to manage complex clinical cases.

Competencies:

• Proficient with advanced critical care equipment and technology.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and critical care pharmacology.
• Skilled in maintaining sterile procedural fields and adhering to protocols.
• Excellent critical thinking and rapid decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with five years of ICU experience may be considered in lieu of a BSN.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in the state of California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) or equivalent certification preferred.

All candidates must successfully complete a physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment.