RN Critical Care Float Pool - ICU and PCU - Night Shift

Schedule PRN Shift Night (United States of America) Location 11801 SOUTH FWY BURLESON Texas 76028 Job Description Collaborates and promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health/situation and unit-specific data for process improvement initiatives. Develops, individualizes, and prioritizes the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and health team members. Implements identified plans for patients and unit-specific process improvement with appropriate nursing interventions and physician orders in an accurate, timely manner. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services. Participates in peer interviewing and peer review processes. Evaluates progress toward attainment of expected patient outcomes and unit-specific process improvement outcomes daily. Coordinates implementation of the plan of care through leadership and delegation appropriate to skill level. Educates patients and families based on assessed learning needs. Participates in hourly rounding for outcomes. Ensures safe and effective handoff communications and documentation between caregivers. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The Float Pool RN will display proficient clinical skills and critical thinking skills with strong communication skills. [Required] Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members. [Required] Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations. [Required] Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality. [Required] Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner. [Required] Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices. [Required] Critical thinking/problem-solving skills. [Required] Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of the patient population served within the department. [Required] Basic computer skills. [Required] Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills. [Required] Previous experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Previous EKG Interpretation Class preferred. Education Associate's of Nursing [Required] Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] Field of Study N/A Work Experience 1+ recent and relevant experience [Required] 2+ Critical care experience [Preferred] Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required] Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Pay Range $33.65 - $62.59 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr