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Job Description:Large acute care hospital in Salt Lake City is seeking an Intensive Care R.N.The ICU/CCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:•Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. •Carries out physician orders.•Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.•Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.•Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.•Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. •Instructs and educates patients and families.•Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.•Provides age and culturally appropriate care.•Orients and mentors new staff members.•Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Job Requirements:•Current licensure as an RN.•Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.•Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.•One plus year previous critical care nursing experience required.•Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.•Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environmentJob Criteria: Start Date: Immediately Position Type: Full-Time Permanent Years of Experience Required: 2 Education Required: Bachelors Overnight Travel: None Vacation Time: Negotiable / Other Job Benefits: Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement