ICU Registered Nurse - Nights FT

ICU Registered Nurse - Nights FT

Austin, TX $72,000 - $92,000 a year

Profession: Nursing

Job Type: Full Time

ICU Registered Nurse Job Summary

The Registered Nurse, with appropriate competency completions, is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, general medical-surgical conditions, with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. The RN is also responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all patient care during his/her shift. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing patient care. Satisfies the established standards of the nursing practice. Supervises and delegates patient care tasks to LVN/LPN or CNA and other patient care team members. Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. As appropriate, the Registered Nurse takes into consideration the patients' age in the performance of any task.

Minimum Qualifications for RN:

• Ability to project a professional image
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements and hospital policies and procedures
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input etc.)
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in an ICU environment is preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Two or more years of acute care experience or rehabilitation as a registered nurse is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• A Registered Nurse who is currently licensed to practice, in good standing, by the state of employment
• Must maintain current provider CPR certification throughout employment
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment
• If working in ICU, current ACLS is required upon hire and throughout employment

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc