Location
nPlano TX
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Job Type
nFull-Time Regular
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Department
nIntensive Care Unit
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Description
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Top Client in need of a Neuro Trauma ICU RN in Plano, TX
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Job Summary
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The Critical Care ICU RN manages the nursing care to patients admitted to
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the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established
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policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
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The Neuro Trauma ICU is a 34 bed unit providing 1:2 nurse to patient ratio.
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Neuro Trauma ICU currently provides procedures which include coiling's,
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clot retrievals and cerebral angiograms. The typical patient population
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on this unit are TBI's, brain tumors, post spinal patients, SDHs, SAHs,
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ICUs, Ischemic/hemorrhagic strokes, MVAs and MCCs.
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Job Responsibilities
nAssesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
nCarries out physician orders.
nAdministers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.
nProvides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.
nServes as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
nMonitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
nInstructs and educates patients and families.
nAssesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
nProvides age and culturally appropriate care.
nOrients and mentors new staff members.
nFollows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Education
nBSN Required - Magnet Facility
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A.D.N with CNO approval and enrollment in BSN program currently or enrolled within 6 months of hire and completion with 24 months
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Licenses/Certifications
nTX RN or Compact State Licensure
nACLS and BLS
nPALS - within in 6 months
nCCRN - Specialty certification preferred
nAll receive NIHSS Stroke Cert when they are in the unit – 90 days
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Experience
n1 year minimal experience - Prefers 2 years experience - ICU Experience ONLY in an acute care setting
nNeuro ICU experience is a plus
nMust have ventilator and Drip experience, will get 12+ drips. The more drips
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the better. Willing to train drips for person with the right attitude.