Registered Nurse, (RN-ICU)
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role: Registered Nurse (RN-ICU)
Location: Las Cruces NM
Position: Full Time Benefits
Must Have:
NM RN License.
Associates degree in Nursing.
BLS certification is required.
ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
Nice to Have:
1 year experience in ICU.
Responsibilities:
1. Patient Assessment & Critical Monitoring
- Perform detailed and continuous patient assessments
- Monitor vital signs neurological status and organ function
- Interpret data from advanced equipment (cardiac monitors ventilators)
- Detect subtle changes in patient condition and act quickly
2. Advanced Patient Care
- Administer IV medications including high-risk drips (vasopressors sedatives)
- Manage life-support systems such as ventilators and feeding tubes
- Provide wound care and post-surgical care for critical patients
- Assist in procedures like intubation and central line placement
3. Equipment Management
- Operate and monitor ICU equipment (ventilators infusion pumps dialysis machines)
- Ensure all devices are functioning correctly
- Troubleshoot technical issues when needed
4. Emergency Response
- Respond immediately to life-threatening situations (cardiac arrest respiratory failure)
- Perform CPR and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Stabilize patients during emergencies
5. Collaboration with Healthcare Team
- Work closely with intensivists physicians and specialists
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning
- Communicate critical updates about patient status
6. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain precise and timely patient records
- Document medications treatments and patient responses
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
7. Patient & Family Support
- Educate families about patient condition and treatment plans
- Provide emotional support during critical situations
- Guide families on care decisions when needed
8. Safety & Infection Control
- Follow strict infection control protocols
- Maintain sterile techniques and prevent hospital-acquired infections
- Ensure patient safety at all times
Key Skills Required
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Advanced knowledge of critical care nursing
- Ability to handle high-stress situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork
