RN Adult ICU
Forth Worth TX
11 weeks
Nights – Start Time: 6:45 PM End Time: 7:15 AM
Job Description:
- Critical care registered nurses are adept at providing such care in settings where patients have suffered a heart attack, stroke, shock, severe trauma, respiratory distress or other severe medical issues.
- Specific critical care nurse duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing a patient’s condition and planning and implementing patient care plans
- Treating wounds and providing advanced life support Assisting physicians in performing procedures
- Observing and recording patient vital signs
- Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly/adjusting ventilator/IABP Administering intravenous fluids and medications Suctioning Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team
- Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment Acting as patient advocate Providing education and support to patient families Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients.
- In addition, some serve as case managers and policy makers, while others perform administrative duties.
Facility Requirements:
- Must have ACLS & BLS certifications, these must be attached to the submission (Must be through the American Heart Association)
- Must have Texas RN or multi-state RN license, must be attached to resume