Description
**Overview**
As a Critical Care Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you'll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.
Each shift begins with a patient report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You'll continue to provide whatever care or procedures are required throughout the shift. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, transporting the patient for an MRI or CT, or administering medications.
To thrive in this role, you'll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You'll clinically care for your patients, remain focused and attentive, and advocate for their best interests. It is your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response that puts you on the radar for advancement.
**About Us:**
Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you'll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility. The ICU at CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 24 bed unit. We take care of any critical care patient and specialize in high acuity care. We strive to leverage technology and highly skilled nurses to allow our community and surrounding areas to receive health care close to home.
**Compensation** **:** Base rate + shift differential
**Incentives:** $25,000 sign on bonus till Sept. 30th, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)
**Nurse Residency** offered for all New Graduates
**Responsibilities**
Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i. e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i. e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
Initiates emergency support measures (i. e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i. e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)
**Qualifications**
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required with 5 months of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 5 months of hire
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more! CHI Health Hospitals' nursing teams cultivate a supportive environment where we operate as a compassionate care-giving team. Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger communities.
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**Pay Range**
$33.50 - $48.58 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Compensation Information:
$33.5 / Hourly - $33.5 / Hourly
Starting At: 33.5 Hourly
Up To: 48.58 Hourly
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