RN - CCU / ICU

Job Summary

Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. They collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patients and visitors while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. They provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions encountered, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions. Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. Additionally, they must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum Work Experience: No previous experience required
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse, CPR-BCLS (required before completion of orientation), ACLS (required before completion of orientation), NIH Stroke Scale (required before completion of orientation)
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Maintain professional appearance at all times
  • Work with therapeutic equipment
  • Input data into computer programs
  • Knowledge of the nursing process and ability to deliver patient care based on standards of care
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Designated Driver: No
  • OSHA Category: 1 - High Risk