RN ICU Days

Community Health Systems•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

Woodland Heights Medical Center is hiring a full-time, day-shift ICU Registered Nurse. The RN provides patient-centered care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on clinical protocols and provider orders. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve effective care and desired outcomes, while supporting patients and their families with compassionate care. Critical-care duties include administering prescribed medications and treatments, including intravenous therapies; managing ventilators, monitoring devices, and other life-support equipment; and performing procedures such as central-line insertion, tracheostomy management, and advanced cardiac life support. The nurse maintains reliable attendance, follows organizational policies and standards, and performs other duties as assigned. Woodland Heights Medical Center is a 149-bed community healthcare provider with more than 200 healthcare professionals. The facility is Joint Commission accredited. Its stated values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service; its vision is to be recognized as the preferred healthcare provider and employer of choice in East Texas, and its mission is to lead in service excellence and quality. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute-care setting.
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality-improvement initiatives.
RN—Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure required.
BCLS—Basic Life Support required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

ACLS—Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
PALS—Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
NRP—Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
Conduct thorough patient assessments, document findings accurately, and report changes in condition to appropriate care team members.
Provide age-appropriate care and education using knowledge of human growth and development.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document administration according to standards of practice.
Assist physicians during procedures within documented competency and skill level.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions, including CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
Advocate for patients’ rights and needs in care planning and delivery.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
Implement infection-control protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Monitor and operate medical equipment, including IV pumps, monitors, and ventilators, as needed for patient care and safety.
Promote patient safety by following National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Participate in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks.
Make responsible decisions when planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
Document patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
Engage in professional development to maintain clinical competency and knowledge of current nursing standards and regulations.
Participate in performance-improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development.
Administer prescribed critical-care medications and treatments, including intravenous medications and therapies.
Manage complex medical equipment, including ventilators, monitoring devices, and other life-support systems.
Perform procedures such as inserting central lines, managing tracheostomies, and providing advanced cardiac life support.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, comply with policies and standards, and perform other duties as assigned.