RN ICU Charge

Dallas Medical Center • Farmers Branch, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Charge Nurse oversees nursing staff and operations within the Intensive Care Unit. The role ensures high-quality patient care, promotes a positive work environment, and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This is a full-time, day-shift position with 12-hour hours at Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire, maintained thereafter.
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire, maintained thereafter.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within six months of hire, maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of previous supervisory experience in an acute-care hospital ICU setting.
• At least one year of staff nurse experience in an acute-care hospital setting; critical care experience preferred.
• CCRN certification from AACN within two years of hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to nursing staff in the ICU.
• Ensure patients receive high-quality, safe, and effective care by monitoring assessments, interventions, and outcomes for adherence to practice standards and protocols.
• Distribute staffing, equipment, and supplies according to patient and staff needs, and identify and resolve 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 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, and performance feedback.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed