Lung Rescue ICU Registered Nurse
About The Position
Methodist Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Medical Intensive Care Unit, a 14-bed Lung Rescue ICU/ECMO unit with a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. The role provides the opportunity to deliver specialized critical care with specialty equipment proficiency training, experienced charge nurses and unit leadership, and resources to pursue Critical Care certification. Nurses who maintain the certification receive an annual bonus. The nurse independently applies the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe, high-quality care. The role includes collaborating with the patient care team, contributing to unit and organizational activities, adapting to team needs, and promoting a positive image of nursing. Methodist Hospital provides orientation, specialty-specific mentorship and education, and leadership development opportunities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate registered nursing program.
- At least six months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
- Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License. Employees with a compact license must obtain a Texas RN license within 90 days of hire.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of critical care experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
- Collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes.
- Communicate with confidence and professionalism and actively engage in unit and organizational activities.
- Demonstrate teamwork and adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team.
- Be accountable for delivering quality nursing care and promoting a positive image of nursing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
- Annual bonus for maintaining Critical Care certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
