RN Medical ICU

Job Title: RN Medical ICU

Location: Temple, Texas

Shift Details:

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Start Time: 07:00 AM
• Shift End Time: 07:00 PM
• Relocation Bonus: Available

Compensation:

• Minimum Rate per Hour: $32
• Maximum Rate per Hour: $53

Medical ICU Unit Summary:

• 23 Bed Medical ICU
• Care for patients with various acute and chronic illnesses
• Use of some of the latest technology
• Designated Educator and Leadership growth support
• Multiple Disciplinary Rounds to support care of patients
• Structured progression training plan and competency
• Unit and Facility Specific Career Progression Plan

Job Summary:

As a Registered Nurse in the Medical ICU, you will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Build relationships, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Create care plans reflecting values to aid in resolving issues.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community to create a care plan, delegate tasks carefully, and follow up promptly.
• Use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, and commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development and show community service commitment.

What Will Make You Successful in the Role:

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an Accredited Program with a specialized field of study in nursing.
• A current and valid nursing license.
• Must have BLS certification or obtain it within 30 days of starting in this role.
• Minimum 1 year of ICU RN experience required.

About Us:

We promote well-being for everyone. As the largest healthcare system in Texas, we encourage healthy living.

Our Core Values:

• We Serve Faithfully: Doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We Never Settle: Constantly striving for better.
• We Are In It Together: Supporting one another and those we serve.
• We Make an Impact: Taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

Benefits:

Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and includes:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%.
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates, and more.
• Immediate access to time off benefits.

We think everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should mirror the communities we serve.

Join our team and make a significant impact on healthcare delivery in our community. Apply today!