ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - CCU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Full-time position
• Several years of ICU or Critical Care experience required
• Must be well versed in clinical judgment, caring practices, collaboration, diversity responsiveness, systems thinking, clinical inquiry, and advocacy
• Proficiency with EPIC, Pyxis, and Excel for scheduling required
• Care for complex patient populations including DKA, s/p STEMIs, Stroke (s/p TNK), intubated/vented patients, ARDS, MODS, CHF exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, GI bleeds, renal failure (CRRT/SLED), liver failure, IABP, and Impellas
• Practice independently and demonstrate awareness of all relevant aspects of patient situations
• Provide routine and complex care with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans
• Utilize the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Administer medications and treatments using appropriate protocols and monitor for side effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA only), ACLS (AHA only)
• RN License in Texas or compact state required