Registered Nurse

Company: St. Luke's Health System
Location: Meridian
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

**Overview** St. Luke's Health System in Meridian is seeking an experienced RN to join our Intensive Care Unit team. Unit/Position Summary Meridian's Medical ICU is a 14 bed unit with a RN/Patient ratio of 1:2. On this unit you will see critically ill adults with a mix of medical and surgical needs. We are a cohesive team of ICU RNs that are dedicated to providing the very best care available. The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. Plans, implements, and documents nursing care based on patient's needs. **Responsibilities** + Identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. + Develops, implements and coordinates individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments. + Initiates assessment based on the patient's problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework. + Performs therapeutic nursing interventions. + Manages care of patients. **Qualifications** + Education: Nursing Degree (BSN preferred) + Experience: 1+ years experience preferred, experience in the ICU or other critical care space is preferred + Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice **Why St. Luke's** A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence. About City The city of Meridian is a suburb of Boise located approximately 10 miles from downtown Boise. Meridian is a premier place to live and work with just under 90,000 residents. This clean and attractive city is framed by mountains and has a pleasant mild, 4-season climate and excellent commerce. The city offers a wide selection of nearby recreational activities such as skiing, 130 miles of hiking trails and 25 miles of paths which link 850 acres of parks. Meridian offers premier shopping, dining and entertainment. **Learn more about what Meridian and the Treasure Valley has to offer you:** _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _-_ _*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law._ **Category** _Nursing - RN and Leadership_ **Department** _1101-INTENSIVE CARE UNIT_ **Position Type** _Full-Time_ **Work Schedule** _NIGHT_ **Location Name** _Meridian_ **Requisition ID** _2020-36787_

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