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(Archived) ICU Fort Worth TX Day Shift
Job Description
MedCare Staffing is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a position at a Level III Trauma Center in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2020 this facility was recognized as a Top General Hospital by earning an “A” for Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. This is an 8 bed ICU and a very faced paced environment. Day shift and night shift positions available.
Job Summary
The ICU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
- Carries out physician orders.
- Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
- Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
- Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Instructs and educates patients and families.
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
- Orients and mentors new staff members.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Licenses/Certifications
- TX RN or Compact State Licensure
- ADN Required
- Bachelor's (BSN) preferred, required within 3 years of employment
- ACLS and BLS
- Advanced Nursing Certification preferred, or obtained within 12 months of employment
- Specialty certification preferred
Experience
- 1 year ICU
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