Registered Nurse Neuro Trama ICU Nurse – ADN Accepted with BSN within 2 Yrs., Nights-3×12’s

Neuro Trauma ICU Registered Nurse - Neuro Trauma ICU RN

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit - ICU

LOCATION: Arlington, TX

SHIFT: Nights 3x12's

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a dedicated Neuro Trauma ICU - RN to join our highly-skilled medical team in delivering professional care for the comfort and well-being of patients. As a registered nurse in the neurotrauma intensive care unit, you will be among a team of professionals committed to creating an environment that is focused on restoring function and optimizing care while maintaining the respect, autonomy, and individuality of every patient. You will have the support of your team to ensure optimal patient care and success in your role.

Our ideal candidate for the Neuro Trauma ICU RN position will function within the full scope of licensure to provide patient care; assess patient and family needs; implementation the plan of care; and, review and evaluate the effectiveness. You will provide care based on the age-related needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with consideration of their developmental/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, education needs, communication style, and level of understanding.

To be a successful Neuro Trauma ICU nurse, you must utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching of patients and family. Your ultimate goal is to help patients progress towards expected outcomes. 

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, revise, and delegate nursing care.
• Perform necessary technical skills as delineated through education, expertise, and unit requirements.
• Incorporate teaching into all aspects of nursing practice.
• Complete thorough neurological assessments to both conscious and unconscious patients.
• Manage emotional distress with family members.
• Assist in end of life care.
• Provide continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, and intervention.
• Initiate and titrates multiple, complex cardiac related infusions at higher doses.
• Manage intubated/mechanically ventilated patients.
• Manage patients with acute neurological/neurosurgical events.
• Manage acute trauma patients.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 year of recent experience as an RN in an acute care hospital ICU setting.
• Active RN license within the State of practice.
• Current certifications (variable depending on the facility).
• Satisfactory completion of IV and medication exam.
• Demonstrate the ability to professionally handle public contact, confidential information, and maintain effective workflow systems; able to prioritize.