Critical Care Registered Nurse

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States ScionHealth Full time
Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Nights

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence, as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

Our specialty hospitals offer critical care patients the same level of care they would receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill, and medically complex patients.

Job Summary:

Provides quality patient care to critically ill patients through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Serves as a patient advocate at all times. Supervises the nursing care provided to each patient by other caregivers.

Develops the plan for nursing care as a result of coordination with the patient, family, and staff of other disciplines as necessary. Applies critical thinking to promote positive clinical outcomes. Ensures patient education and participates in discharge planning.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department.
  • Assesses the patient on admission within the required time frame and makes referrals to other disciplines as necessary.
  • Develops a nursing care plan for assigned patients on admission and updates the plan as needed.
  • Ensures patient safety and proper positioning.
  • Documents patient admission assessments and reassessments, patient care plans, and other pertinent information in the patient's electronic medical record.
  • Demonstrates correct use of biomedical equipment and delivers patient care safely and effectively.
  • Obtains consents for procedures and blood transfusions and ensures patient understanding.
  • Receives physician orders, ensures transcription accuracy, and follows through to ensure order completion.
  • Recognizes and responds to patient changes in condition, institutes emergency actions, and notifies physicians as necessary.
  • Completes and documents patient admission assessments and reassessments as required.
  • Reports pertinent observations and reactions to the appropriate person and records these observations accurately.
  • Administers medications with knowledge of action, side effects, correct dosages, and route according to ICU policies and procedures.
  • Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.
  • Administers medications using the seven 'rights' of medication administration.
  • Assists physicians with special tests and procedures.
  • Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
  • Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
  • Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
  • Coordinates nursing care of patients scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
  • Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients.
Qualifications:
  • Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing program.
  • Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
  • BCLS certification and ACLS required.
  • Minimum one year training and experience in Critical Care.

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