Registered Nurse RN - ICU

Leoforce; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Generous paid time off

Shift differentials

Educational and professional dev

Career ladder

Job summary

Leoforce seeks an entry-level Critical Care Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex, life-threatening conditions. This full-time role runs 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM at a 94-bed hospital serving the New Braunfels community.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include assessing and planning care, administering medications, monitoring patients, documenting histories, and coordinating with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license or multistate compact RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• One year of critical care nursing experience preferred.
• New graduate Registered Nurses will be considered.
• Current BLS certification required at the time of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire for experienced nurses or within 90 days for new graduates and nurses new to the specialty.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for assigned critical care patients.
• Provide routine and complex nursing care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established clinical protocols.
• Closely monitor patient conditions, recognize significant changes, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and monitor patients for potential side effects.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, medications, treatments, and care provided.
• Address the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families.
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, medications, and available resources.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate responsibilities to other care providers.
• Complete required nursing orientation, Critical Care Department competency validation, and annual competency requirements.

Skills

Critical care

Communication

Documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Experience: Entry Level

Salary: $32 - $47 per hour

We are seeking a full-time Critical Care Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex and potentially life-threatening medical conditions. New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for assigned critical care patients
• Provide routine and complex nursing care in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established clinical protocols
• Closely monitor patient conditions, recognize significant changes, and respond appropriately to emergencies
• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and monitor patients for potential side effects
• Document patient histories, symptoms, medications, treatments, and care provided
• Address the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, medications, and available resources
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary clinical team
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate responsibilities to other care providers
• Complete required nursing orientation, Critical Care Department competency validation, and annual competency requirements

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license or multistate compact RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• One year of critical care nursing experience preferred
• New graduate Registered Nurses will be considered
• Current BLS certification required at the time of hire
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire for experienced nurses or within 90 days for new graduates and nurses new to the specialty
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and patient care skills

Schedule

• Full time
• 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

A bit about us:

We are a full service, 94 bed hospital serving the rapidly growing New Braunfels community. Our facility provides emergency care, advanced imaging, surgical and orthopedic services, rehabilitation, comprehensive heart care, women's services, wound care, and additional specialty programs. Our nurses work with modern technology in a collaborative, patient focused environment committed to delivering high quality care.

Why join us?

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts
• Educational and professional development opportunities
• Clinical ladder and career advancement programs