RN SICU

SICU cares for patients 15 and over who are hemodynamically unstable and who require continuous medication infusions, and/or intensive nursing care. SICU is a very fast-paced intensive care unit that cares for a large population of Level 1 and Level 2 trauma patients. Other patients commonly cared for in SICU include neurosurgery, neurology, vascular surgery, and other acute surgical patients. The unit serves as the hospital's stroke designated ICU, and massive transfusion experts. Specialized equipment used in SICU include CRRT, Level 1 transfuser, Camino ICP monitor, and ventriculostomy Accudrain. Nurse to patient ratio is typically 2:1 unless patient acuity calls for 1:1 nursing care. SICU is known for their outstanding teamwork, welcoming environment, and multidisciplinary approach to patient care. SICU is proud of the outstanding quality and patient outcomes the team strives to achieve for all patients.

This Magnet-designated facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients and is one of four recipients of the Truven Health Advantage Award in the category of Health and Clinical Outcomes. It is home to nine university affiliated residency programs. Here, you will find a Level II trauma center that is a nationally recognized heart, vascular, and pulmonary specialties along with other specialties like orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women's health.

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.

Qualifications:

• Associates in Nursing Required
• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months
• Specialty Certification highly recommended within 2 years

Primary Location: SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton

Department Name: Nursing Surgical Intensive Care Unit - Trenton

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36

Hours of Work: 3:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Days Worked: Variable

Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend