RN - ICU Day Shift

Huntsville Memorial Hospital•Huntsville, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Staff RN provides professional nursing care using the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, implements, documents, and evaluates care for assigned patients; serves as a patient advocate; and performs care requiring specialized training and skill. The RN maintains the knowledge and skills required for the specialty area and is accountable for patient safety, comfort, care, and treatment in accordance with legal, ethical, professional, and institutional standards. The position participates in the hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs and follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures. The role works as part of an interdisciplinary team, interacting primarily with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors. Work is mostly indoors in an environment with good ventilation and a comfortable temperature. The position may involve exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, and bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Texas, or immediate eligibility for licensure.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment and before independently providing patient care.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of Med/Surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, plan, provide, document, and evaluate patient care.
Collect ongoing and systematic assessment data, apply physiological and psychological principles, establish nursing diagnoses, and predict outcomes.
Coordinate and analyze assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and establish patient goals.
Coordinate and plan care with a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with healthcare team members to develop care plans and interventions.
Deliver competent patient care appropriate to patient needs and population served, and implement interventions in the plan of care.
Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes and communicate effectively with physicians and other team members.
Provide patient and family education based on individual needs and plan how those needs will be met.
Administer and reconcile medications appropriately.
Follow infection prevention protocols and protect patient rights, confidentiality, informed consent, and privacy.
Demonstrate adaptability, problem-solving, and professional behavior.
Participate in interdisciplinary program evaluation, process improvement, and assessment of client-centered outcomes.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and competence-validation requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Participate in survey-readiness activities and help ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Follow the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct and handle protected health information appropriately.
Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.