Registered Nurse (RN) | ICU - $15,000 Sign-On
ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH
Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma Hospital, Campbell County Health includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette;
Campbell County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics; The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center long-term care center and the Powder River Surgery Center.
We are dedicated to excellence every day
To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer :
- $15,000 sign-on bonus (minimum 2 years experience)*
- 192 PTO hours per year (increases with tenure)
- Paid sick leave days
- 403(b) with employer match
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee and Spouse Occupational Health Program
- Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
- And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package
Introduction
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where you will play a pivotal role in providing critical care to patients with complex, lifethreatening conditions.
Your expertise in acute care nursing will be instrumental in delivering compassionate and high-quality care in our ICU. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally and significantly impact patient outcomes in a supportive and challenging environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to establish patient care needs in the ICU.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor their effects on the patient.
- Perform advanced medical procedures as necessary, such as intubation, central line placement, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Monitor patient progress and respond to any changes in status, acting quickly to address complications.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust individualized care plans.
- Operate and monitor life support equipment and other medical devices.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting all care provided and significant observations.
- Educate patients and their families on the patient's condition, treatment plan, and recovery process.
- Ensure strict adherence to ICU and hospital protocols and practices to maintain patient safety and quality of care.
- Participate in rounds and communicate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during the critical care experience.
- Supervise and mentor junior nursing staff and nursing students.
- Engage in continuous professional development to keep up with advancements in critical care nursing practices.
- Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within the ICU.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of medical waste and sharps to maintain a safe environment.
Job Requirements
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wyoming
- BSN or MSN degree from an accredited nursing program
- Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification may be required for certain positions
- Critical care certification (CCRN) is preferred but not required
- Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong clinical skills with a focus on patient safety and quality of care
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Physical stamina to perform the duties of the position, including lifting patients and standing for long periods
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
- Sign-on bonus for external candidates only
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