Registered Nurse ICU Nights PRN

Kindred Healthcare•Arlington, TX

12h

About The Position

Provides quality nursing care to critically ill patients through 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. Applies critical thinking to promote positive clinical outcomes, supports patient and family education, and participates in discharge planning. The role includes assessing and reassessing patients, documenting care in the electronic medical record, administering medications, carrying out physician orders, responding to changes in patient condition, and assisting with procedures and emergency interventions. The nurse also coordinates care with other departments, supports staff orientation and evaluation, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and professional care environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Current BCLS and ACLS certifications.
Minimum one year of training and experience in Critical Care.
Effective English communication skills, 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

Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Assess patients on admission and complete reassessments within required time frames; document assessments and pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
Refer patients to other disciplines based on assessment findings.
Develop and update nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Advocate for patients and support patient and family education and discharge planning.
Supervise, direct, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients and assist team members with patient care.
Administer medications according to ICU policies and the seven rights of medication administration.
Obtain informed consent for procedures and blood transfusions.
Receive and accurately transcribe or enter physician orders, and ensure orders are carried out.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, initiate emergency measures, notify physicians, and obtain orders as appropriate.
Assist physicians with special tests and procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Manage tubes and devices, including catheters, feeding tubes, chest tubes, drains, and ostomy equipment.
Set up and monitor hemodynamic systems and verify telemetry lead placement; validate and document telemetry strips every four hours and as needed.
Report and document pertinent patient observations and provide complete handoff reports to the oncoming RN.
Coordinate patient care with other departments when patients are scheduled for therapy or procedures.
Use biomedical equipment correctly and help maintain equipment and supplies in a clean, safe, and economical manner.
Participate in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and follow health, safety, security, and hazardous materials procedures.
Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements; attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings; and maintain professional growth and current licensure or certification.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality, follow organizational policies and ethical business practices, and represent the organization professionally.
Demonstrate guest relations skills and communicate pertinent information to nurses, physicians, patients, and others.
Perform other related duties as assigned.