RN ICU Charge

Prime Healthcare•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Charge Nurse oversees nursing staff and operations within the Intensive Care Unit. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, promoting a positive work environment, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This full-time position is based at Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, Texas, and works day shifts of 12 hours. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN license.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire, maintained throughout employment.
Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire, maintained throughout employment.
Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within six months of hire, maintained throughout employment.
At least one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; critical care experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous supervisory experience in an acute care hospital ICU setting.
CCRN certification from AACN within two years of hire.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to ICU nursing staff.
Ensure ICU patients receive high-quality, safe, and effective care; monitor assessments, interventions, and outcomes for adherence to standards of practice and protocols.
Distribute staffing, equipment, and supplies to meet patient and staff needs, and identify and address resource availability or usage challenges.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in ICU patient care.
Advocate for patients and families by addressing their needs, preferences, and concerns, and promoting patient safety, quality care, and ethical practice.
Participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
Guide, educate, and mentor ICU nursing staff, supporting professional development through training, continuing education opportunities, and performance feedback.