Houston VA - Intensive Care Unit (Registered Nurse)

Intensive Care Nurse

We are seeking an experienced Intensive Care Nurse to join our team! As an Intensive Care Nurse, you will be spending your workday in the Intensive Care Unit assisting critical patients or floating depending on the hospital's needs. You will be responsible for accurately reading patient vitals, making emergency decisions based on changing statistics, and administering medication orally and intravenously based on previous medical decisions. You will also be filling out patient charts and handling incoming and discharge paperwork, as required. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, and has the ability to work in stressful situations. Majority of available shifts are 7:30 am - 8:00 pm and 7:30 pm - 8:00 am.

Benefits

Dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, vision insurance, wellness resources, bonus based on performance, flexible schedule

Competitive Compensation

Great work environment, career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Accurately read medical documentation and charts and administer medicine as directed
• Evaluate changing patient vitals to determine emergency medical needs
• Prioritize patient needs based on current information available
• Communicate patient condition to other staff members
• Perform admissions and discharge paperwork and evaluations, as needed
• Adapt to a rapidly changing work environment without compromising on patient care

Qualifications

• Required state licensing to act as a nurse in a hospital setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to work well in a high-pressure environment

Compensation: $58.00 - $61.00 per hour

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