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Prominent Career Solutions, LLC

Neuro Trauma ICU RN-Plano TX-Salary from $68k to $112k/yr

Prominent Career Solutions, LLC, Plano, Texas, us, 75086


LocationPlano TX

Job TypeFull-Time Regular

DepartmentIntensive Care UnitDescription

Top Client in need of a Neuro Trauma ICU RN in Plano, TX

Job Summary

The Critical Care ICU RN manages the nursing care to patients admitted to

the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established

policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

The Neuro Trauma ICU is a 34 bed unit providing 1:2 nurse to patient ratio.

Neuro Trauma ICU currently provides procedures which include coiling's,

clot retrievals and cerebral angiograms. The typical patient population

on this unit are TBI's, brain tumors, post spinal patients, SDHs, SAHs,

ICUs, Ischemic/hemorrhagic strokes, MVAs and MCCs.

Job ResponsibilitiesAssesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.Carries out physician orders.Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.Instructs and educates patients and families.Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

EducationBSN Required - Magnet Facility

A.D.N with CNO approval and enrollment in BSN program currently or enrolled within 6 months of hire and completion with 24 months

Licenses/CertificationsTX RN or Compact State LicensureACLS and BLSPALS - within in 6 monthsCCRN - Specialty certification preferredAll receive NIHSS Stroke Cert when they are in the unit - 90 days

Experience1 year minimal experience - Prefers 2 years experience - ICU Experience ONLY in an acute care settingNeuro ICU experience is a plusMust have ventilator and Drip experience, will get 12+ drips. The more drips

the better. Willing to train drips for person with the right attitude.