Nurse extern icu Jobs in Arlington, TX

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

• ADN required
• BSN preferred

Days or Nights ICU RN

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Must have at least 3 years of nursing experience.

ICU experience of at least 2 years

MUST have recent ACUTE care experience

Salary : 27.75 - 53.46