Registered Nurse - Intensive Care

Pay and Shift Range

Pay or shift range: $36.33 to $53.03 per hour. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

• Student Loan Assistance Program available for those who qualify
• Registered Nurse
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• 0.75 - 0.90 FTE, 60 - 72 Hours a Pay Period
• Days, Hours between 6:45 am - 7:15 pm
• Weekends:
  Every Third Weekend
• Holidays:
  Every Third Holiday

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a health care professional who is skilled in all aspects of the nursing process. The RN is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care to patients by incorporating current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice. The RN is adaptable to the myriad of needs of the individual and family during health and illness and has the ability to prioritize.

The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates daily patient care and is responsible for the direction of staff members assigned to them.

• The RN has an advanced understanding of the Nursing Practice Process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the ICU patient and uses it while providing direct care including physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient and family.
• Modifies the care plan based on the needs of the patient; consults with the medical staff about changes in the patient’s condition.
• Acts as a resource to other team members including students and keeps updated on current nursing practice, medications and legal issues related to patient‑based services.
• Provides safe and effective care to a myriad of acutely ill medical, surgical and pediatric patients. Recognizes abnormal conditions and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of the ventilator patient and is knowledgeable about the commonly‑used ICU medications including thrombolytics, vasopressors, nitrates and antiarrhythmics. Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients, taking necessary precautions as warranted.
• Follows recommended infection control procedures when caring for patients and is knowledgeable in the use of physical and chemical restraints.
• Documents all pertinent data in the EMR, reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes it from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Conforms to the Nurse Practice Act and participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Required:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Must be competent in reading ECG rhythm strips
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• RN License in Minnesota
• PALS Certification
• Trauma Training completed in house and must be completed by the end of orientation
• Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Certification every 2 years
• Basic computer skills:
  Microsoft Word, Outlook and Cerner Patient Information Database

Preferred:

• One year of general nursing experience
• Previous ICU experience

• Health Insurance:
  Options for medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives.
• Income Protection:
  Short and long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance and identity protection plans.
• Retirement Planning:
  Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling, paid time off and earned sick time to support personal well‑being.
• Education & Development:
  Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships and sponsored seminars.
• Employee Discounts:
  Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state or federal law.

Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding civil rights issues. Winona Health adheres to all pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.