Registered Nurse - ICU

**Registered Nurse - ICU** **Location:** Waco, TX **Shift:** Nights **Job Type:** Full-time **About Us:** We promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Our organization is dedicated to empowering you to live well. **Core Values:** * We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. * We never settle by constantly striving for better. * We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. * We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. **Job Summary:** As a Registered Nurse, you will oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. You will also secure patient travel, know about patient needs in healthcare, and help patients and prevent issues. **Essential Functions of the Role:** * Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs * Create, implement, and evaluate care plans * Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes * Build relationships, manage discomfort, and stay professional in therapeutic connections with patients and families * Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members on 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 * Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery **Key Success Factors:** * A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures * Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area * Understanding of 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 Program * Specialized field of study in nursing * RN license * BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of starting the role