Registered Nurse (RN) Neuro ICU (Nights)

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

EAP (On-Site Professional Counselors)

Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match

PTO & Insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX seeks a Registered Nurse for the Neuro ICU on the night shift (7pm–7am). The unit provides care for adolescent to geriatric patients in a 14-bed critical care setting with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited nursing degree, Texas RN or Compact license, BLS/ACLS, and NIHSS certification. BSN within 3 years and CRCN preferred. The hospital emphasizes research, education, and compassionate, team-based 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.
• CRCN Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care in accordance with established philosophy.
• Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.
• Coordinate needed patient care with all disciplines and multidisciplinary team to provide excellent service to patients and families.

Skills

BLS & ACLS Certification

Education

BSN required or within 3 years of hire

Texas RN license or eligible Compact License

NIH Stroke Scale certificate

CRCN certification preferred

Job description

UMC Health System Lubbock, TX 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
• CRCN Certification preferred

UMC 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.

Benefits:

• Resilience program
• Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations - private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as "One of the Best Places to Work in Texas" by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates