RN ICU Charge

The I CU Charge Nurse will be responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and operations within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) They will ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care, promote a positive work environment, and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. D istribute resources, encompass staffing, equipment, and supplies, to fulfill the requirements of patients and staff, proactively identify and resolve any challenges pertaining to resource availability or usage .

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We are seeking a ICU Charge Nurse. The ICU Charge Nurse will be responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and operations within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)  They will ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care, promote a positive work environment, and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. 

 

Shift’s Available:  Days  

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 12hr 

Location: Dallas Medical Center – Farmers Branch, TX

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Provide leadership and direction to the nursing staff in the ICU.

• Ensure that patients in the ICU receive high-quality, safe, and effective care, you will also monitor patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure adherence to standards of practice and protocols 

• Distribute resources, encompass staffing, equipment, and supplies, to fulfill the requirements of patients and staff, proactively identify and resolve any challenges pertaining to resource availability or usage 

• Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of ICU patients 

• Serve as an advocate for patients and families, ensure their needs, preferences, and concerns are addressed, push for patient safety, quality of care, and adherence to ethical principles 

• Participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care outcomes, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards 

• Provide guidance, education, and mentorship to nursing staff in the Intensive Care Unit, facilitate ongoing professional development through training, continuing education opportunities, and performance feedback 

Qualifications:

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Previous supervisory experience, one to two years, in acute care hospital, ICU setting, preferred.
• Minimum of one year staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; Critical Care setting preferred.
• CCRN (AACN) within 2 years of hire, preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

 

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity: