ICU RN FT Days

ScionHealth•Dallas, TX

21h

About The Position

The ICU RN provides quality nursing care to critically ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and serves as a patient advocate. The role coordinates care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; supervises care delivered by other caregivers; applies critical thinking to promote positive clinical outcomes; provides patient education; and participates in discharge planning. The position is with Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and its Acute Rehabilitation Unit. The hospital provides specialized care for patients with complex medical needs, including hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays and rehabilitation for patients recovering from acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. The RN maintains nursing standards and hospital policies; assesses patients and develops and updates care plans; documents assessments and care in the electronic medical record; administers medications; responds to changes in patient condition and emergencies; assists with procedures; manages critical-care equipment, tubes, and devices; and coordinates care with physicians and other departments. The role also supervises and supports nursing staff, participates in orientation and performance evaluations, maintains a clean and safe environment, and meets professional, confidentiality, education, and compliance expectations.

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 required.
Facility-specified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Minimum one year of training and experience in critical care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal; 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

Provide and evaluate quality nursing care to critically ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Advocate for patients and coordinate nursing care with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
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, observations, and other pertinent information accurately in the electronic medical record.
Supervise, direct, and evaluate nursing care provided by other caregivers; assist team members and provide direct care when nursing judgment is needed.
Administer medications according to ICU policies and the seven rights of medication administration.
Obtain informed consents for procedures and blood transfusions; receive physician orders, verify transcription and entry, and ensure orders are carried out.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and medication-related emergencies; notify physicians and institute appropriate emergency measures.
Apply ACLS certification and protocols, recognize arrhythmias, and provide lifesaving first aid and appropriate referrals.
Assist physicians with tests and procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Manage patient tubes and devices, including catheters, feeding tubes, chest tubes, drains, ostomies, and continuous bladder irrigation.
Set up and monitor hemodynamic systems and verify telemetry lead placement; validate and document telemetry strips every four hours and as needed.
Coordinate nursing care when patients are scheduled for therapy or procedures with other departments.
Participate in patient and family education, discharge planning, orientation of new personnel, and nursing staff performance evaluations.
Provide complete handoff reports to oncoming RNs and ensure documentation, physician orders, and patient rooms are in order.
Use supplies economically and maintain equipment and the care environment in a clean and safe manner.
Maintain confidentiality, professional conduct, current licensure and certification, and required health, safety, education, and in-service requirements.
Communicate pertinent information to RNs, physicians, patients, and others; represent the organization professionally and follow organizational policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.