ICU Registered Nurse - Lead Lung Rescue

CARIN Alliance; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in Texas seeks a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the Lung Rescue ICU. You will provide frontline leadership for a specialized critical care unit managing high-acuity pulmonary patients on advanced therapies such as ECMO and mechanical ventilation.

You will support bedside staff, coordinate patient flow, promote evidence-based protocols, and collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Experience in critical care nursing with advanced pulmonary therapies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and quality improvement processes.
• Commitment to safety, patient-centered care, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership for a specialized critical care unit managing high-acuity pulmonary patients on advanced therapies such as ECMO and mechanical ventilation.
• Support bedside staff, coordinate patient flow, and ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care.
• Precept new staff, lead quality improvement initiatives, and facilitate staff education.
• Promote a culture of safety, compassion, and clinical excellence within the unit.

Skills

Critical care leadership

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Job description

Role: Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the Lung Rescue ICU

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership for a specialized critical care unit managing high-acuity pulmonary patients on advanced therapies such as ECMO and mechanical ventilation.
• Support bedside staff, coordinate patient flow, and ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care.
• Precept new staff, lead quality improvement initiatives, and facilitate staff education.
• Promote a culture of safety, compassion, and clinical excellence within the unit.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Experience in critical care nursing, especially with advanced pulmonary therapies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and quality improvement processes.
• Commitment to safety, patient-centered care, and staff development.