Description
Location: LANDER, WY
At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women's health.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The RN monitors hemodynamic status, administers medications, performs assessments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN ensures optimal patient outcomes through adherence to clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and effective communication with patients and families.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of critically ill patients
- Administers medications, monitors for side effects, and responds to adverse events
- Performs comprehensive assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, pain assessments, and reassessments
- Develops and implements individualized care plans based on patient condition and response to treatment
- Collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care
- Educates patients and families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and discharge instructions
- Participates in emergency response and crisis management, including code blue and rapid response situations
- Assists in invasive procedures, including central line insertions and arterial line placements
- Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff
- Documents patient care activities, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Advanced clinical knowledge in critical care nursing and emergency response
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and medical equipment operation
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity
Qualifications
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
License/Certification
- Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred
- De-escalation Training required
Experience
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting preferred