Registered Nurse (RN)— Intensive Care Unit (ICU)--Full Time Nights

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Plano is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 30-bed Intensive Care Unit, which provides intensive care for the region’s critically ill patients. The unit’s intensivist program places patient care under the guidance of board-certified critical care physicians, who oversee care throughout the day and are available 24 hours. Critical care nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants trained in critical care medicine provide care around the clock. The professional nurse demonstrates an understanding of basic human needs and recognizes patients’ unique meanings and affiliations through active listening and a non-judgmental attitude. This role also includes other duties as assigned. The position is located at 6200 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093. The schedule is full-time nights, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The unit offers self-scheduling.

Requirements

Diploma in Nursing or an Associate degree in Nursing.
One year of experience as a clinical nurse, or completion of an RN residency program.
Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care; must be maintained quarterly.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 60 days.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Exhibit an understanding of basic human needs.
Demonstrate appreciation of patients’ unique meanings through active listening and a non-judgmental attitude.
Recognize and understand patients’ affiliations.
Perform other duties as assigned.