RN, Registered Nurse - ICU/MICU
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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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.
CHRISTUS Spohn South's Medical Intensive Care Unit has as a total
of 8 beds which contributes to a close-family like atmosphere for
the associates. This quaint environment promotes and requires
teamwork to facilitate and maintain superior patient outcomes and
staff satisfaction above the national benchmark, evident through
NDNQI benchmarking. The average daily census is approximately 7- 8
patients and the top 5 diagnosis for patients in the unit includes
cardiac arrythmias and conduction disorders, diabetes with and
without major complication or comorbidity, sepsis with and without
multi-organ failure, renal failure, and respiratory failure with
and without major complication or comorbidity.
Our team genuinely cares for each other, which translates into high
staff satisfaction and extraordinary patient outcomes. Our team has
a vested interest in new members to the team, and easily welcomes,
and teaches new members our way of life which includes an
appreciation to grow professional knowledge and practice through
education, in-services, and recognition.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate nursing care
One-year experience in nursing preferred.
Current Texas State RN License
CPR (American Heart Association)
ACLS required within 6 months of hire/transfer date
NIHSS required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
Work Type:
Full Time
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