Registered Nurse- ICU

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure

Current Texas Registered Nurse license in good standing

Experience

Minimum of three years work experience as an ICU nurse in an acute care hospital setting. If the candidate/employee has less than three years of acute care hospital experience there will be an education plan in place required for the orientation period.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within orientation period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner focusing on physiologic psychological and cognitive status of the critically ill patient.

Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.

Implements care in a knowledgeable skilled consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes.

Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of critical care patient care pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents laboratory values safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment.

Monitors patient response to treatment and promptly communicates changes in condition to the provider.

Provides care to patients across the lifespan including pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric populations as applicable.

Assists with emergency procedures including trauma resuscitation stroke alerts STEMI activations code blue responses rapid responses and disaster management.

Initiates and maintains IV access and assists with advanced airway management as needed.

Performs and interprets patient monitoring including cardiac telemetry pulse oximetry capnography and hemodynamic monitoring.

Remains flexible adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches.

Treats all patients equally adopting the hospitals Patient Rights policy.

Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner.

Willingness to assist with other duties when asked.

Patient Throughput and Coordination

Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate timely patient evaluation treatment admission transfer or discharge.

Coordinates patient care activities to support efficient patient flow and reduce length of stay.

Ensures appropriate documentation and communication during patient handoffs.

Participates in transfer processes and stabilization of patients requiring a higher level of care.

Documentation

Documents assessments interventions patient responses and outcomes accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.

Maintains compliance with regulatory legal and accreditation requirements.

Completes required quality and safety documentation.

Patient and Family Education

Provides education regarding diagnoses medications procedures discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Assesses patient understanding and readiness to learn.

Promotes patient engagement and shared decision-making.

Quality and Safety

Adheres to infection prevention and control practices.

Identifies and reports safety concerns adverse events and near misses.

Participates in performance improvement patient safety and quality initiatives.

Maintains compliance with hospital policies CMS Texas Department of State Health Services and accreditation standards.

Professional Practice

Demonstrates professional communication and collaboration with patients families physicians and staff.

Serves as a patient advocate.

Participates in departmental meetings education and competency validation.

Maintains required certifications and licensure.

ICU Specific Responsibilities

Rapid assessment stabilization and continuous care of critically ill patients.

Care of patients presenting with:

o Cardiac emergencies

o Stroke symptoms

o Respiratory distress

o Sepsis

o Medical and surgical conditions of a critical nature requiring critical care.

Participation in disaster preparedness and emergency management activities.

Assists with procedural sedation and emergency procedures within scope of practice.

Responds to hospital emergency codes as assigned.

Other responsibilities as directed by leadership.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients simultaneously.

Knowledge of emergency nursing principles and standards.

Ability to recognize and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.

Ability to maintain composure and effectiveness during high-stress situations.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing walking bending lifting pushing and pulling.

Ability to lift and move patients and equipment with appropriate assistance.

Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.

Performance Expectations

Demonstrates commitment to patient safety quality outcomes customer service and regulatory compliance.

Maintains competency in critical care nursing skills and hospital-required competencies.

Supports departmental goals related to patient satisfaction throughput quality metrics and clinical outcomes.

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and monitoring.

Core Values

The ICU RN is expected to uphold the hospitals mission vision and values while providing compassionate safe high-quality care to every patient every time. #100

Required Experience:

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