Senior ICU RN: Critical Care Leader

Jobtome; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with at least two years of nursing experience to join our team on full-time, rotating 12-hour shifts. The RN will coordinate patient care, assess patients, develop care plans, and evaluate responses, following the Texas Nursing Practice Act.

A BSN is preferred and licensure must be current in Texas or via compact. BLS is required; ALS/ACLS and PALS/ENPC certifications are also required or will be required on hire.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN, preferred
• Must have two years of nursing experience.
• Prefer experience in an acute care setting.
• Current RN license (Texas Board of Nursing) or Compact license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• ALS or ACLS certification required within 90 days (for some hires).
• PALS or ENPC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as patient advocate, coordinating care with the health care team.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and implements orders.
• Manages adult ICU patients with complex conditions and critical care needs.
• Ensures compliance with nursing standards, policies, and regulations.
• Documents accurately in patient records and handoffs during shifts.
• Provides direction to non-nursing staff and serves as a preceptor/charge nurse.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical assessment

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education/training

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with at least two years of nursing experience to join our team on full-time, rotating 12-hour shifts. The RN will coordinate patient care, assess patients, develop care plans, and evaluate responses, following the Texas Nursing Practice Act.

A BSN is preferred and licensure must be current in Texas or via compact. BLS is required; ALS/ACLS and PALS/ENPC certifications are also required or will be required on hire.