SICU RN - Night Shift (3x3) with Growth Path

DHR Health; Edinburg, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the SICU on the Nights 3:3 shift. The role involves delivering expert bedside care, following the nursing process, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with admissions/discharges, and maintaining thorough documentation. Candidates should have TX RN licensure, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC/TCAR, and ENLS (NSICU) credentials or be willing to

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required (BSN preferred).
• Current registered nurse’s license in the State of Texas required.
• ACLS certification within six (3) months of hire.
• NIHSS certification within six (6) months of hire.
• TNCC/TCAR within six (6) months of hire.
• ENLS certification required for NSICU.
• Job requires cross training to like areas.
• Willingness to be trained for charge nurse.
• Willingness to become a preceptor after two years of nursing experience.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English – verbal and written and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.
• Performs family-centered evidence based nursing care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Implements physician’s orders in a safe and accurate manner.
• Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Transcribes and implements new physician orders.
• Adapts to the needs of the unit by demonstrating flexibility/adaptability.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of nursing actions.
• Participates in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching/emotional support for patients and significant others.
• Makes rounds on assigned patients and prioritizes patient’s needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers.
• Provides and receives reports in a status of patients at the change of shifts.
• Administers medication and therapies within the scope of safe nursing practice.
• Formulates, modifies and implements goal oriented patient care plans according to facility policies.
• Assumes responsibility to report clinical limitations or the need for assistance to the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Abides by the rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Adheres to policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
• Informs the charge nurse of any anticipated and/or actual issues/problems.
• Maintains current with all new policies and procedures published.
• Provides direction to non-licensed nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Anticipates potential problems situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact.
• Contacts the organ procurement organization in order to satisfy regulatory requirements for the determination of medical suitability for organ, tissue and eye donation; completes certificate of referral/request and places same in the medical record.
• Builds a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the hospital, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.
• Ensures the distribution and delivery of equipment/supplies as necessary.
• Flexibility in schedule to meet unit needs and weekend/holiday requirements.
• Plans and coordinates time schedule with peers to provide coverage.
• Participates in unit based council and/or hospital committees.
• Attends mandatory unit and hospital meetings/classes.
• Ensures care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Cross training

Charge nurse training willingness

Preceptor readiness

Hospital experience

Computer skills

Education

RN license TX

BSN degree preferred

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

TNCC/TCAR certification

ENLS certification

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the SICU on the Nights 3:3 shift. The role involves delivering expert bedside care, following the nursing process, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with admissions/discharges, and maintaining thorough documentation. Candidates should have TX RN licensure, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC/TCAR, and ENLS (NSICU) credentials or be willing to