ICU RN

Title: Days or Nights ICU RN - Irving, TX Shift: Days or Nights - with rotating weekends Hospital (Medical City Las Colinas) Position Summary: The Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit – RN ICU provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include: Assesses, plans and implements care and interventions in addressing the problems of the neonate Carries out physician orders Assists physician during examination, treatment, and procedures Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems Instructs and educates patients and families Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team Provides age and culturally appropriate care Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment for at risk infants Orients and mentors new staff members Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

EDUCATION

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Texas State Licensure as a Registered Nurse (Compact license is accepted but TX State RN license required within 30 days of hire)
• Current ACLS and BLS

EXPERIENCE

Must have at least 3 years of nursing experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rapinno Tech