Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

The Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU at West Anaheim Medical Center is responsible for delivering safe and effective patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You’ll provide direct patient care, monitor hemodynamic changes, interpret diagnostic results, and maintain patient confidentiality. Additionally, you'll guide other nursing staff and engage with patients and their families to ensure comprehensive care.

To qualify as a Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU at West Anaheim Medical Center, you must have a current and valid state RN license, BLS certification upon hire, and preferably a Critical Care Course completion. Additional qualifications include at least one year of acute care hospital experience, with critical care preferred, and a BSN is desirable. ACLS certification needs to be acquired within the first 30 days of hire.

The work environment for a Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU at West Anaheim Medical Center is fast-paced and collaborative, reflecting the hospital's commitment to high-quality patient care. You'll work alongside a team of experienced healthcare professionals in a supportive atmosphere that values camaraderie, respect, and professional growth.

West Anaheim Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package for Registered Nurses (RNs) - ICU, which includes competitive compensation, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, vision coverage, and tuition reimbursement. These benefits allow you the flexibility to personalize your compensation and support you in achieving both professional and personal goals.

Absolutely! West Anaheim Medical Center encourages continued education and professional development for Registered Nurses (RNs) - ICU. We offer tuition reimbursement and various training programs to ensure that our nursing staff remain updated with the latest healthcare practices and improve their skills to deliver exceptional patient care.

In answering this question, focus on your specific experiences in critical care settings, discussing the types of patients you have cared for, the skills you have developed, and the impact your care had on patient outcomes. Highlight any special procedures you’ve participated in and how you collaborated with a multidisciplinary team.

When responding to this question, emphasize your organizational skills and ability to reassess priorities frequently, mentioning your strategy for assessing patient acuity and addressing the most critical tasks first. Discuss the importance of teamwork and communication in effectively managing workload.

In your answer, focus on the importance of clear and compassionate communication. Explain how you would explain complex medical information in an understandable way, ensure families feel supported, and involve them in care planning as appropriate.

Your response should demonstrate your ability to remain calm under pressure. Discuss techniques you utilize to manage your stress, such as focusing on the task at hand, using communication with your team, and ensuring you follow protocols to provide safe care.

Explain your commitment to patient safety and how you would approach the situation, emphasizing the importance of direct communication. You could mention discussing your observations with the colleague first and, if necessary, escalating it to a supervisor while ensuring the matter is handled professionally.

When answering this question, outline your approach to task management by assessing the urgency of each task and determining which patients require immediate attention. Stress the importance of teamwork in sharing responsibilities and collaborating effectively with other staff members.

Provide a specific example of a patient case, detailing the challenges faced, steps you took to address them, and the eventual outcome. Highlight your critical thinking, teamwork, and resilience in ensuring the best for your patient.

Your response should indicate your commitment to professional development. Mention attending workshops, pursuing certifications, participating in online courses, and keeping abreast of current journal articles in nursing and critical care.

Emphasize the critical role of accurate documentation in delivering safe patient care. Discuss how detailed records enhance communication among the interdisciplinary team and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

Reflect your alignment with the hospital's values of quality, compassion, and community. Share your enthusiasm about joining an award-winning team, contributing to patient care, and being part of a supportive environment at West Anaheim Medical Center.