ICU RN FT Days

Kindred Healthcare•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality nursing care to critically ill patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Advocates for patients, supervises care provided by other caregivers, and develops nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff. Uses critical thinking to promote positive clinical outcomes, provides patient education, and participates in discharge planning. The role includes assessing and reassessing patients, maintaining complete electronic medical records, administering medications, responding to changes in patient condition, and assisting physicians with tests and procedures. The nurse coordinates care with other departments, supports emergency response, supervises and evaluates nursing care, and helps maintain a clean and safe environment. The position also includes communicating with patients and care teams, participating in staff orientation and evaluations, and meeting hospital policies and professional requirements.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure upon hire.
Facility-specified Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Facility-specified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Minimum one year of training and experience in critical care.
Effective written and verbal communication in English; must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers.
Good and regular attendance.
Maintain current licensure and certification for the position, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Assess patients on admission and as required, make referrals based on assessments, and develop and update coordinated nursing care plans.
Document assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
Provide safe, effective patient care and ensure assignments are completed appropriately.
Obtain informed consents for procedures and blood transfusions.
Receive physician orders, ensure accurate transcription and entry, and follow through on orders.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, initiate emergency measures, notify physicians, and obtain orders as needed.
Administer medications according to ICU policies and procedures, demonstrating knowledge of medication actions, side effects, dosages, and routes and using the seven rights of medication administration.
Recognize cardiac rhythms and implement applicable arrhythmia protocols.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
Assist physicians with special tests and procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Use supplies economically and maintain equipment in a clean and safe manner.
Participate in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
Assist team members and provide direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
Coordinate patient care when patients are scheduled for therapy or procedures with other departments.
Participate in maintaining a clean and safe environment and apply appropriate therapeutic interventions related to emotional and rehabilitative aspects of care.
Use current ACLS certification and protocols to assess patients, provide lifesaving first aid, and make appropriate referrals.
Manage tubes and other devices, including catheters, feeding tubes, chest tubes, drains, and ostomy care.
Set up and monitor hemodynamic systems, including Swan-Ganz and arterial catheters and cardiac output monitoring.
Recognize critical laboratory values, report them, and document appropriately.
Verify telemetry lead placement, validate telemetry strips every four hours and as needed, and document appropriately.
Assess and address patient and family education needs.
Provide complete patient reports to oncoming RNs and ensure documentation, physician orders, and patient rooms are in order.
Communicate pertinent information to RNs, physicians, and patients.
Follow dress code and identification requirements and complete annual health, safety, and education requirements.
Maintain professional development, patient and employee confidentiality, and current licensure and certifications.
Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings and represent the organization professionally.
Comply with ethical business practices and hospital health, safety, security, and hazardous materials policies.
Demonstrate guest relations skills and communicate the hospital's mission, ethics, goals, and departmental focus.
Perform other related duties as assigned.