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The Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit – RN ICU provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and implements care and interventions in addressing the problems of the neonate
• Carries out physician orders
• Assists physician during examination, treatment, and procedures
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs
• 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
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment for at risk infants
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Licensure/Certifications:

 Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Compact license is accepted.

Current Healthcare Provider ACLS and BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.

Education:

 BSN Highly preferred

Will consider ADN candidate if candidate has several years of MS experience, must be enrolled for BSN within 6 months of hire and complete program within 36 months (3yrs). All ADN offers needs to be approved by the CNO

 Experience:

MUST have a minimum of 1 Year ICU experience in an acute care setting - 2 YEARS PREFERRED

MUST have acute care experience in a HOSPITAL

Special Notes:

General Comments

Salary: Starting at $28.64- Mid (10yrs) $35.83 - Max (20yrs) $42.95 per hour - Salary is based on years of experience

Differential: Nights $3.75  - Weekend $4.20 per hour

Sign On Bonus: UPTO a $10,000 - 2yr commitment

Relocation: $3,000 - 2yr commitment