Registered Nurse Critical Care Float Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is proud to report stroke response times that are nearly half the national average. We utilize advanced SPOT Technology to detect sepsis earlier than traditional methods. Our Enhanced Surgical Recovery program significantly reduces opioid prescriptions and lowers post-surgical readmission rates. As a national learning health system, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery, improving clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams to collaboratively foster a healthier future. We invite you to join us!

In the role of Registered Nurse within the Critical Care Facility Float Pool, you will be tasked with conducting patient assessments, formulating care plans, and implementing as well as evaluating care strategies. You will oversee, monitor, and assess the care provided by non-licensed team members.

• You will conduct and document patient assessments upon admission.
• You will develop care plans, including discharge strategies, and adjust these plans based on patient responses to treatment while regularly assessing their effectiveness.
• You will record the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient reactions.
• You will provide educational resources to patients and their families regarding care and treatment options.
• You will administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with hospital policies.
• You will carry out venipuncture and manage IV fluids and medications.
• You will review new physician orders, ensure their execution and documentation, and confirm that relevant departments are informed of these orders and services.
• You will alert the Charge Nurse and/or physician regarding any changes in patient conditions.
• You will deliver accurate and pertinent patient information reports to the incoming shift to maintain continuity of care.

• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an Intensive Care Unit and/or Emergency Department.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas or a Compact Registered Nursing License. If holding a Compact License, a Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required as per organizational policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 12 months of hire, in accordance with organizational policy.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification is required within 90 days of hire as per organizational policy.

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, featuring free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs that include paid time off, paid family leave, and both long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Savings and retirement resources , such as a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our facility is a distinguished 72-bed institution recognized for its excellence in cardiovascular care. We specialize in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases and offer a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department for urgent health needs. With innovative programs such as the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, we provide cutting-edge therapies including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Our facility is equipped with six operating rooms, three of which are hybrid, and three catheterization labs, along with expert electrophysiology services, enabling us to effectively manage complex cardiovascular cases. We have been honored as a 12-year recipient of the Merative (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognized by Healthgrades as Texas's top cardiac program for six consecutive years. Additionally, we host one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, underscoring our commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.

Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder

Become part of a family that values every stage of your career! We are currently seeking candidates for our Registered Nurse Critical Care Float Pool position. Apply today , and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.