ICU Registered Nurse - Critical Care Impact Leader

Las Palmas Medical Center; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Behavioral health and telemedicine

Job summary

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and the care team. The RN will advocate for patients and families while practicing within the department's standards and established nursing models.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, teaching patients and families, and ongoing participation in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN licensure and required degree must be met to begin employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about condition, status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families for future self-management.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance care.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Registered Nurse

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Registered Nurse Diploma

Job description

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and the care team. The RN will advocate for patients and families while practicing within the department's standards and established nursing models.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, teaching patients and families, and ongoing participation in quality initiatives.