Summary

The ICU Registered Nurse performs initial assessment and documents appropriately for the level of care appropriate to the patient's clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, age development level, and cultural and religious orientation. Initiates discharge planning for each patient upon admission as appropriate. Is able to calculate and titrate vasoactive drugs used in the ICU in response to changing patient condition. Is also able to care for patients receiving mechanical ventilation, i.e. assessment of effective ventilation, suctioning techniques, etc. Has the ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias and intervene appropriately, including alerting physician to significant changes.

Job description

Registered Nurse ICU

The ICU Registered Nurse performs initial assessment and documents appropriately for the level of care appropriate to the patient's clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, age development level, and cultural and religious orientation. Initiates discharge planning for each patient upon admission as appropriate. Is able to calculate and titrate vasoactive drugs used in the ICU in response to changing patient condition. Is also able to care for patients receiving mechanical ventilation, i.e. assessment of effective ventilation, suctioning techniques, etc. Has the ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias and intervene appropriately, including alerting physician to significant changes.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with current California RN license
Current BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA)
NIHSS required within 3 months of hire
CCRN encouraged
One (1) year ICU experience preferred
Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program
BSN preferred

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current California RN license
Current BLS (AHA)
Current ACLS (AHA)
NIHSS required within 3 months of hire
Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program
One (1) year ICU experience preferred
BSN preferred
CCRN encouraged

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Prescription Drug Plan
401(k) Matching
Growth opportunities

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.