RN ICU

Direct Staffing Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Registered Nurse for ICU shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM. The ideal candidate is an RN with experience in ICU and current licensure. Responsibilities include delivering patient care, maintaining professional accountability, and collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR/BCLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA).
• Current ACLS or obtain within 6-12 months.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process: assess, plan, intervene, evaluate.
• Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift and while expediting out of hospital transfers.
• Communicates per department expectations and ensures patient privacy.

Skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Advocacy

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

RN - ICU (FT 7P) -

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

Graduate of a NLN (National League of Nursing) or CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited nursing programs.

BSN preferred
RNs hired after January, 2014, require completion of BSN within 3 years of start date. RNs hired within THR after December, 2016, require completion of BSN within 2 years of start date.

Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
Current CPR/BCLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
Current ACLS or obtain with 6 - 12 months of hire

One year experience as a clinical nurse (RN)
ICU experience preferred

Position will be required to take on the responsibilities of an Administrative Supervisor and will be compensated as such, during the hours worked in that capacity

A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment

Basic Computer skills preferred

Hours/Schedule: Full-time; 7 pm - 7 am; 3-12 hr/shifts/week; Weekend/Holidays/OC shift requirements

Practices within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Serves as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and coordinator for quality patient care.

Duties:

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process
• assesses the patient
• plans the care of the patient
• intervenes as appropriate
• evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
• Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.
• Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
• Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers

Maintains professional accountability
Maintains and enhances nursing skills
Serves as patient advocate
Communicates per department expectations
Provides for patient privacy and dignity

1+ to 2 years experience

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
Current CPR/BCLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
Current ACLS or obtain with 6 - 12 months of hire

ICU experience strongly preferred

Position will be required to take on the responsibilities of an Administrative Supervisor and will be compensated as such, during the hours worked in that capacity

A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment
Basic Computer skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.