Overview

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.

About Us:

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Nebraska in 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 employees working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family friends and community.

We are a 16 bed ICU that cares for wide variety of critically ill patients with renal, cardiac, pulmonary, neuro, neuro-surgical, endocrine, GI, and surgical conditions. We are a designated stroke center and we care for a diverse population of patients, pulling from multiple areas of the state.

Compensation : Base rate + shift differential

Incentives: $15,000 sign on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)

Nurse Residency offered for all New Graduates

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., CNAs) 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

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 5 months of hire

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 5 months of hire

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 and more!

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Pay Range

$36.00 - $52.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.