ICU RN FT Days

ScionHealth•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 delivered by other caregivers, and develops nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff. Uses critical thinking to promote positive clinical outcomes, supports patient education, and participates in discharge planning. The role also includes responding to changes in patient condition, administering medications, assisting with procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation and a safe care environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
At least one year of training and experience in critical care.
Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure required upon hire.
Facility-specified Basic Life Support (BCLS) required.
Facility-specified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Assess patients on admission and as required; make referrals to other disciplines based on assessment findings.
Develop and update nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Document assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
Use biomedical equipment safely and correctly, including defibrillators, suction machines, IV and feeding pumps, PCA pumps, and blood glucose monitors.
Obtain informed consent for procedures and blood transfusions; receive physician orders, verify transcription and entry, and ensure orders are carried out.
Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate emergency action, notify physicians, obtain orders, and report and document pertinent observations.
Administer medications according to ICU policies and procedures, demonstrating knowledge of medication actions, side effects, dosages, routes, and the seven rights of medication administration.
Recognize cardiac rhythms and implement arrhythmia protocols; verify telemetry lead placement and validate and document telemetry strips every four hours and as needed.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care; assist team members and provide direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
Assist physicians with tests and procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Coordinate nursing care when patients are scheduled for therapy or procedures with other departments.
Assist with or institute emergency measures for adverse developments such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or sepsis.
Manage tubes and devices, including catheters, feeding tubes, chest tubes, drains, T-tubes, wound drains, ostomies, and continuous bladder irrigation.
Set up and monitor hemodynamic systems, including Swan-Ganz and arterial catheters and cardiac output monitoring.
Recognize critical laboratory values and normal ranges, and report and document findings appropriately.
Participate in patient and family education, discharge planning, orientation of new personnel, and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
Use supplies economically and maintain equipment and the care environment in a clean and safe condition.
Provide complete reports to oncoming RNs and ensure documentation, physician orders, and patient rooms are in order.
Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, required licensure and certifications, and compliance with organizational, safety, security, and hazardous-material policies.
Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements and attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.