This position is for a local contract Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Neuro ICU care at a 10-bed Neuro Surgical ICU unit in Temple, Texas. The RN is responsible for patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation, focusing on critically ill neurological patients during night shifts. Responsibilities include collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, use of advanced monitoring technologies, patient and family education, and adherence to nursing regulations and hospital protocols.
Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Neuro ICU for a local contract nursing job in Temple, Texas.
RN Neuro Surgical ICU Nights
Level One Neuro ICU
Our patient population for neuroscience intensive care unit (NsICU) typically includes critically ill adults with neurological and neurosurgical conditions requiring close monitoring and specialized care.
Fulltime nights 7p-7a
Unit Summary
10 Bed Neuro Surgical ICU
Teamwork oriented collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
Nursing and Intensivist, Neurology and Neurosurgery
Multiple Disciplinary Rounds to support care of patient.
Specialized Expertise and Staffing
Advanced Monitoring Technologies
Tailored Interventions for Neurological Patients
Focus on Prognostic Tools and Family Involvement
Support for certifications and advanced training
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.
Essential Functions of the Role
As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
You'll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.
Key Success Factors
A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Qualifications
Grad of an Accredited RN Program
Specialized field of study should be nursing.
RN license.
Must have BLS certification
1 Year of RN experience in ICU Required
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Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.
We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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