Nurse (RN) SICU - 36 hours Day/Night Rotation

Job Description

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As Lahey continues to grow, we are seeking experienced and qualified nurses for our Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) / Cardiothoracic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (CT PACU). The SICU is a 24-bed acute intensive care area specializing in the care of patients following major trauma, postoperative multi-system failure and liver or kidney transplants. The experienced and highly skilled nurses in the SICU also provide care to patients following surgery in the CT PACU. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:1 or 2:1 throughout all shifts. Using the latest technologies, nursing staff provide care to patients requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, ICP monitoring, CRRT, IABP and BIVADS, in addition to providing support and comfort to the families of these patients.

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center utilizes EPIC for computerized charting and medication administration. Computerized self-scheduling is available along with every third weekend rotation. 
 

Qualifications

• BSN, preferred.
• At least 1 year of previous of Nursing experience in acute care or sub-acute setting required.
• Critical Care and Telemetry experience preferred.
• Current Massachusetts registered Nurse license required.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare
  Provider or American Red Cross BLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills.
• Lifting 75 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Shift

Day/Night Rotation

Your work schedule will be 12 hour shifts. 7:00am-7:30pm and 7:00pm-7:30am

You will be asked to cover shifts every 3rd weekend and 6 rotating holidays.

You may be asked to change to a day/night rotation to support the needs of patients in critical care units if necessary.

About Us

Beth Israel Lahey Health is an integrated system providing patients with better care wherever they are. Care informed by world-class research and education. We are doctors and nurses, technicians and social workers, innovators and educators, and so many others. All with a shared vision for what healthcare can and should be. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining top talent. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities in which we work and serve. With a team approach to care, we encourage learning and growth at all levels and offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.