Registered Nurse (RN) NEURO ICU (FT Nights 7P-7A)

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neuro ICU on a full-time night shift (7pm–7am). The Neuro ICU cares for adolescent to geriatric patients with neurologic emergencies, in a 14-bed unit with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.

The ideal candidate has an accredited nursing degree, TX RN license (or Compact), BLS/ACLS current, NIHSS, and a BSN within 3 years. CCRN is preferred to support critical care excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Texas RN License or eligible Compact License.
• Current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association.
• BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Must maintain NIH Stroke Scale certificate NIHSS.
• CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care.
• Relate effectively with other shifts/departments for continuity of care.

Skills

RN

BLS/ACLS

NIHSS

CCRN preferred

Critical care

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Texas RN License/Compact eligibility

BSN within 3 years of hire

Job description

## Registered Nurse (RN) NEURO ICU (FT Nights 7P-7A)Applylocations: UMC Main Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R21215We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.Full Time Nights 7pm - 7am The Neuro ICU is a 14 bed critical care inpatient unit providing nursing care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients meeting the admission criteria. The Neuro ICU provides high quality care to critically ill and neurologically injured patients in a team oriented multidisciplinary work environment. Our focus is to improve healthcare through research and education for patients with immediately life-threatening neurological problems such as intracranial hemorrhages, brain tumors, spinal disease, and post neurosurgical interventions. The Neuro ICU’s interdisciplinary approach considers all aspects of a person’s life, by providing holistic care. The nurse-to-patient ratio is optimally 2 patients per 1 nurse. This can be adjusted by the charge nurse according to patient and staffing needs. This delivery care model dictates that the ideal candidate must be able to coordinate needed patient care with all disciplines, and must be able to provide excellent service to patients and families by coordinating the necessary patient care with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care. Qualifications: - Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing - Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License - Must maintain a current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association - BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire - Must maintain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certificate NIHSS - CCRN Certification preferredUMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.\*