RN, Registered Nurse - Trauma ICU
Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing
care for the comfort and well-being of patients. The Registered
Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists physician during
examinations and treatments. The Registered Nurse (RN) administers
prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and
monitors patient vital signs. The Registered Nurse (RN) observes
and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and
progress. The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as primary nurse,
associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the planning and
implementing of patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) directs and
assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures. The
Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and direction to all
support staff within department. The unit is a 24 bed
Neuro/Surgical ICU, with neuro being the primary focus. We admit a
vast array of patients including Strokes with and without TPA
administration, head trauma, craniotomies, aneurysm repairs, ICP
monitoring, EVD placement/monitoring and organ procurement. From a
surgical standpoint we care for all patients out of PACU (GI,
ORTHO, SPINAL, etc.) with exception to any open hearts. We also
admit medical ICU patients and on occasion will take overflow
cardiac patients. The floor often has many bedside procedures;
chest tube, bronchoscopy, EGD, to name a few. We have great
teamwork and a family atmosphere. Requirements:
Keywords: Christus Health, Corpus Christi , RN, Registered Nurse - Trauma ICU, Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
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