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Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Reports To: Critical Care Director
Status: Flex

About Riverside Medical Center
At Riverside Medical Center, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. In partnership with our medical staff and community, we provide compassionate, ethical care through quality emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. We value teamwork, confidentiality, continued learning, and continuous improvement in our systems, services, and technology.

Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients in the Intensive Care Unit. This role is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the highest level of patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Strong clinical nursing and communication skills.

Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated critical-thinking, problem-solving, and sound clinical judgment skills.

Ability to follow department policies, procedures, and standards with minimal supervision.

Emotional maturity and the ability to function effectively under stress.

Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia training required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required or obtained within organizational guidelines.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required or obtained within organizational guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for critically ill patients.

Coordinate patient care with the medical plan of care, nursing standards, and organizational policies.

Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in status.

Administer medications, treatments, and specialized nursing interventions as prescribed.

Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.

Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes.

Provide education and support to patients and their families.

Observe professional ethics and maintain strict confidentiality of all patient, family, medical, financial, and employment information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Riverside Medical Center policies.

Follow accepted patient safety practices and hospital policies.

Report safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective action.

Participate in required safety training and educational programs.

Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a culture of quality care.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Why Riverside Medical Center?
Riverside Medical Center offers a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on quality care, continued learning, and professional growth. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.

Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
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