Registered Nurse (RN) Neuro ICU (Nights)

UMC Health System

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neuro ICU is a 14-bed critical care inpatient unit providing nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients who meet its admission criteria. The unit cares for critically ill and neurologically injured patients, including those with immediately life-threatening neurological problems such as intracranial hemorrhages, brain tumors, spinal disease, and needs following neurosurgical interventions. It emphasizes research, education, holistic care, and a team-oriented multidisciplinary approach. The nurse-to-patient ratio is optimally two patients per nurse and may be adjusted by the charge nurse based on patient and staffing needs.

The registered professional nurse assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care, and provides and directs care for a group of patients in accordance with established philosophy. The nurse coordinates care with other disciplines and relates effectively with other shifts and departments to support continuity of care and excellent service to patients and families.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Texas RN license or eligible Compact license.
• Maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• BSN required, or must be obtained within three years of hire.
• Maintain a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate.

Nice To Haves

• CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement or delegate, and evaluate total nursing care for a group of patients.
• Provide and direct patient care in accordance with established philosophy.
• Coordinate necessary care with members of the multidisciplinary team and other disciplines.
• Relate effectively with other shifts and departments to support continuity of care.
• Provide excellent service to patients and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level