Location
Plano TX
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Department
Intensive Care Unit
Description
Top Client in need of a Neuro Trauma ICU RN in Plano, TX
Job Summary
The Critical Care ICU RN manages the nursing care to patients admitted to
the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established
policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
The Neuro Trauma ICU is a 34 bed unit providing 1:2 nurse to patient ratio.
Neuro Trauma ICU currently provides procedures which include coiling’s,
clot retrievals and cerebral angiograms. The typical patient population
on this unit are TBI’s, brain tumors, post spinal patients, SDHs, SAHs,
ICUs, Ischemic/hemorrhagic strokes, MVAs and MCCs.
Job Responsibilities
Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Carries out physician orders.
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.
Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.
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.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Education
BSN Required - Magnet Facility
A.D.N with CNO approval and enrollment in BSN program currently or enrolled within 6 months of hire and completion with 24 months
Licenses/Certifications
TX RN or Compact State Licensure
ACLS and BLS
PALS - within in 6 months
CCRN - Specialty certification preferred
All receive NIHSS Stroke Cert when they are in the unit – 90 days
Experience
1 year minimal experience - Prefers 2 years experience - ICU Experience ONLY in an acute care setting
Neuro ICU experience is a plus
Must have ventilator and Drip experience, will get 12+ drips. The more drips
the better. Willing to train drips for person with the right attitude.