OverviewAs our ICU Nurse at CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.You’ll begin each shift by taking a report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients MRI or CT, or administering medications.To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.Benefits:While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, $20,000 sign-on incentive , relocation assistance, and more!About Us:CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson part of CommonSpirit Health a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care assisted and residential living communities community health services organizations home health agencies and numerous outpatient facilities.Responsibilities
Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Active RN license that qualifies to work as an RN in North Dakota (either an ND RN license or a compact RN license issued in another state).
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Basic Life Support (BLS).
ACLS, CPI, and PALS required within one (1) year.
TNCC required within one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse.
ABLS
Pay Range$25.30 - $36.69 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.