MedCare Staffing is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a position at a Level III Trauma Center in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2020 this facility was recognized as a Top General Hospital by earning an A for Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. This is an 8 bed ICU and a very faced paced environment. Day shift and night shift positions available. Job Summary -The ICU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Job Responsibilities -Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. -Carries out physician orders. -Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs. -Provides respiratory and ventilator 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. Licenses/Certifications -TX RN or Compact State Licensure -ADN Required -Bachelor's (BSN) preferred, required within 3 years of employment -ACLS and BLS -Advanced Nursing Certification preferred, or obtained within 12 months of employment -Specialty certification preferred Experience -1 year ICU If interested and qualified please contact Erica at erica@medcarestaffing.com
