ICU Stepdown RN

Plano, TX

Full Time

Mid Level

Job Responsibilities

Assesses 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.

Education

BSN 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/Certifications

TX RN or Compact State Licensure
ACLS and BLS
PALS - within in 6 months

Experience

Must have at least one (1) year Stepdown, Progressive Care, PCU or Intermediate Care RN experience in an acute care hospital - 2 Years is preferred
1 year of PCU Experience Required (2 preferred).
Willing to speak with candidates that don't have recent acute care experience. However, as long as it is not like more than 5 years that they have not been in acute care.
Must have basic Drip and basic EKG Knowledge

Additional Information

28 Bed CCU - Includes SICU-MICU and CVICU
1:2 Ratio
Critical Care Unit, patient ratio is 1:3 - 1:4 and will see all types of patients, Open Heart, Trauma, Burn, Vascular, Sepsis. Required to float through CCU, Burn and Trauma

Type of culture (management style) of director or on the floor:

Very big on customer service, treating the patient like family, focused on nurse friendly unit, team work between seasoned and new RN’s

The Highest Acuity situations, very fast pace, 284 hospitals that transfer in from surrounding states. If you do not like fast paced, high acuity this is not for you.

Expectation for accountability of team members to provide service excellence always, customer service is very important, available for support and need for escalations. Not a micro manager – delightful to work with!

Culture of the facility/ unit:

1. Have a 24 hour Trauma surgery Team

2. Free Parking, Leadership is involved in this hospital Use Meditech as their charting system

3. 58% of their nurses are CCRN Cert, 4-% Trauma Cert.

4. Facility/Department Educators

5. Magnet Hospital, Level 1 Trauma May 2017, Stroke Certified, Cardiac Certified, Palliative Care Cert,

6. Self-Scheduling facility and units, Tuition Reimbursement, loan forgiveness (2021), Cert assistance, 401k program w/match, receive rewards points for shopping or gift cards. Very big on customer service, treating the patient like family, focused on nurse friendly unit, team work between seasoned and new RN’s

7. Starbucks in lobby x2!!!

Full-time Days- 7A-7P (rotating weekends)

Full-time Nights - 7P-7A (rotating weekends

Salary - $28.64 - $35.83(10yrs) - $42.95 (20yrs) - based on years of experience

Night shift differential - $3.75/hr - Weekend Differential $4.30/hr

Sign on Bonus: $15,000 (Will expire July 24th)

Relocation: $3,000

Apply for this position

Required*

Apply with Indeed

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Please supply the names and contact information of three individuals who can attest to your qualifications and experience in the field. For each reference, please provide their complete name, email address, and phone number. Ideally, these references should be supervisors you have collaborated with within the last two years.*

Expected salary range*

Has action ever been taken against your professional license? If yes, please explain.*

Please upload drivers license*

Please provide a copy of your professional license or certification ( if applicable). This document will be cross-referenced with the state register during our verification process.

Please Upload CPR Card*

Do you have legal Right To Work in the United States?* YESNO

Can you perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position
for which you are applying?* YESNO

Do you speak any other language(s)? Specify*

Please provide a list of any current licenses, certifications, or registrations that are required for the position you are applying for, including the date each was received. Additionally, please include the license number for each item listed.*

When are you available to start work?*

Please indicate your shift preference: Days, Evenings, Nights, or Any.*

Have you ever been convicted of any criminal or driving offense(s) other than a minor traffic violation?*

Level of education completed:*

Do you have Manager/ Supervisor Experience in an Acute Healthcare Setting?*

What are your preferred dates and times for an interview?*

What is the best time for us to contact you by phone?*

What is your primary motivation for seeking a new position?*

Human Check*

Submit Application