Float RN II - Critical Care

Job description

Job Summary
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization’s vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.
Skills
• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Work Experience
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse required, preferably in a hospital based acute care setting.
License/Registration/Certification
Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas required.
Current CPR training required.
ACLS required within six months of being in the department.
Education and Training
Bachelor degree in Nursing required.
Completion of the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advance Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) required within one year of being in the position required.