Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
UMC Health System
Lubbock, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) NEURO ICU (FT Nights) 7P-7A

We've learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. Full Time Nights 7pm - 7am The Neuro ICU is a 16 bed critical care inpatient unit providing nursing care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients meeting the admission criteria. The Neuro ICU provides high quality care to critically ill and neurologically injured patients in a team oriented multidisciplinary work environment. Our focus is to improve healthcare through research and education for patients with immediately life-threatening neurological problems such as intracranial hemorrhages, brain tumors, spinal disease, and post neurosurgical interventions. The Neuro ICU's interdisciplinary approach considers all aspects of a person's life, by providing holistic care. The physician leadership team consists of critical care boarded anesthesiologists who are champions for the nursing staff. The nurse-to-patient ratio is optimally 2 patients per 1 nurse. This can be adjusted by the charge nurse according to patient and staffing needs. This delivery care model dictates that the ideal candidate must be able to coordinate needed patient care with all disciplines, and must be able to provide excellent service to patients and families by coordinating the necessary patient care with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care. Qualifications: * Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing * Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License * Must maintain a current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association * BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire * Must maintain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certificate NIHSS * CCRN Certification preferred UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. * Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*