Registered Nurse ICU

Medical City Healthcare; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical City Denton is seeking a Registered Nurse in the ICU for a full-time night shift. The RN coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in the ICU, collaborating with physicians and the care team.

The RN documents care, educates patients and families, and participates in evidence-based practice to support safety and outcomes. TX licensure, BLS/ACLS, and ICU experience are preferred; BSN within 2 years is advised.

Qualifications

• Active TX RN license required or eligibility.
• BLS and ACLS certifications on hire.
• ICU nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents care in the patient chart promptly.
• Educates patients/families/caregivers about condition, plan, medications and follow-up; translates medical terms for understanding.
• Addresses non-medicinal follow-up, including diet, exercise, disease prevention and self-management guidance.
• Engages in evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement to meet quality measures.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver a holistic care plan.

Skills

RN license

ICU nursing

BLS

ACLS

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred within 2 years of employment

Job description

Medical City Denton

RN ICU - Full Time, Nights

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• 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 patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self‑management.
• Manages evidence‑based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred. BSN will be required within 2 years of employment.
• Registered Nure license, eligible to practice in the state of TX, required
• Current BLS and ACLS upon hire (AHA or ARC)
• Previous ICU experience preferred

Benefits

Medical City Denton, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse ICU opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.