Critical Care Nurse

4 days ago


Kingsville, Texas, United States Christus Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Critical Care Registered Nurse provides high-quality patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Christus Health. This dynamic and challenging role requires a skilled and compassionate nurse to care for critically ill adult and elderly patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in critical care nursing and excellent communication skills to work effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill adult and elderly patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage life-sustaining therapies as needed.
• Monitor patient vital signs, lab results, and other relevant data to inform care decisions.
• Participate in code blue and rapid response team activations as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Texas State RN License.
• CPR (American Heart Association) certification.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire/transfer date.
• NIHSS required within 90 days of hire/transfer date.
• One-year experience in nursing preferred.

Work Environment:

The ICU is a 10-bed unit specializing in the care of critically ill adult and elderly patients. The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of experienced nurses and physicians. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet the needs of critically ill patients.

Special Procedures:

The ICU team performs a variety of specialized procedures, including intubations with mechanical ventilator management, arterial lines, TEE, insertion of temporary pacemakers and external pacing, and cardiac drips. The team also monitors as many as 24 telemetry units.

Common Diagnoses:

The ICU team cares for patients with a variety of medical diagnoses, including Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, COPD, Septic Shock, CVA, Overdoses, Hypertensive Crisis, Pneumonia, and DKA. Common surgical conditions include Appendectomy, Exploratory laparotomy, Cholecystectomy (laparoscopic and open procedures), Bowel Resection, Hysterectomy, and Amputation.

Benefits:

Christus Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. The organization is committed to providing a work environment that supports the well-being and professional growth of its employees.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and compassionate nurse looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application to Christus Health. We look forward to hearing from you
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