RN, CCU - North

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX is seeking Registered Nurses to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professionals to achieve optimal outcomes and interact with patients and families with professionalism.

As a Critical Care RN, you will care for adolescent and adult patients with life-threatening conditions. You must have a BSN, RN license, and complete orientation with CPR-BCLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (BSN).
• No previous experience required.
• RN license required.
• CPR-BCLS required before orientation completion.
• ACLS required before orientation completion.
• NIH Stroke Scale required before orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care based on the nursing process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Interact with patients and families professionally and with empathy.
• Uphold standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Participate in committee activities, surveys and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintain professional appearance

Therapeutic equipment

Data entry

Nursing process knowledge

Confidential information handling

Education

BSN from Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.

Job Summary

Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.

Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Registered Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Critical Care Registered Nurses provide care for adolescent and adult patients with life‑threatening critical illnesses and injuries.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (BSN)

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• CPR-BCLS (required before completion of orientation)
• Diagnostic & Support: ACLS (required before completion of orientation)
• NIH Stroke Scale (required before completion of orientation)

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Maintain professional appearance at all times.
• Ability to work with therapeutic equipment.
• Input data into computer programs.
• Knowledge of Nursing process and ability to deliver patient care based on standards of care.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk