Registered Nurse - ICU

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse for its ICU in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The nurse provides critical care, develops individualized care plans, educates patients and families, and responds to code situations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual and lifestyle factors.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, reviewing and revising them regularly.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medications and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care activities, interventions and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by other team members.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and respond promptly to code situations.

Required profile

• Associate's degree in Nursing (required); Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Registered Nurse license (required).
• Basic Life Support / CPR certification (required).
• Fluent English (reading, speaking and writing).
• 1+ year of experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Preferred certifications include CCNS, NEONATAL MED, PEARS, TNCC, ABLS, CCRN-E and others listed.

Required skills

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• High-level abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions and revise care plans.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• EKG interpretation (based on patient; see EKG and Advanced Life Support requirements).

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off from day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Career development and whole-person well-being resources, including mental health support.
• Pet benefits.
• Pay range of $31.96 to $50.62.