Intensive Care Nurse

Advanced Dallas Hospital & Clinics; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Dallas Hospital & Clinics in Dallas, TX is seeking an ICU Nursing Supervisor to lead patient care in the Intensive Care Unit. You will oversee staff, ensure quality, and coordinate admissions and discharges. The ideal candidate has a BSN, Texas RN license, and several years in a surgical unit.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas (active)
• 2+ years in Surgical Unit preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; CPI/ NIHSS as applicable

Responsibilities

• Acts as clinical resource for ICU staff.
• Assess health care needs and develop care plans.
• Notify physicians of changes in patient condition.
• Assist with admissions and discharges to improve throughput.
• Document care data in electronic health records.
• Participate in ongoing quality assessment of patient care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff mentorship

Unit operations

Nurse delegation

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients on the Intensive Care Unit. The major responsibilities are providing leadership, monitoring the work environment, assuring quality, and ensuring the delivery of competent clinical practice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as clinical resource for the staff.
• Assess the health care needs of the patient and maintain or develop a plan of care.
• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s health condition.
• Carry out or assign Unit RN the plan of care by performing delegated tasks.
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/ medical record.
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient.
• Follows up in a timely manner in response to all patient’s/ family concerns including communication with administrator on site.
• Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition.
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the hospital,

REQUIREMENTS

• ADN, BSN Required
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current Texas RN License
• 2+ YRS experience in Surgical Unit preferred
• 2-5 YRS PSU RN Experience, preferred
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 90 days after Date of Hire (if required for position)
• NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire, unless currently certified then needs to be maintained. (if required for position)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required. Current BLS at time of hire

EDUCATION

• ADN, BSN Required. Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

• Current Texas RN License
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 90 days after Date of Hire (if required for position)
• NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire, unless currently certified then needs to be maintained. (if required for position)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required. Current BLS at time of hire

KNOWLEDGE SKILS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Be able to carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks.
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient.
• Ability to meet the health care needs of patient by assessing and assisting the patient to meet expressed needs.