Registered Nurse - ICU

Job Description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (Full Time-Nights)

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse provides specialized, high-quality nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. The ICU RN utilizes advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and care for critically ill adult patients requiring intensive medical and nursing interventions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitoring devices.
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, emergencies, and codes.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient diagnoses and clinical needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, medications, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in bedside shift reports, interdisciplinary rounds, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a patient advocate while promoting compassionate, patient-centered care.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Employee You Will Be Part Of An Exceptional Team With The Following Benefit Offerings

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• BLS and ACLS required
• DC RN license required
• NIHSS, CCRN and TNCC preferred
• 3 years of direct ICU experience in an acute care setting required

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety.

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