Local Contract Nurse RN - Manager, Trauma ICU - $61 per hour

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract nurse RN Manager, Trauma ICU for a local contract nursing job in Plano, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/23/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Position Name : Nurse Manager of Burn Trauma ICU RN
Location : Plano, TX 75075

Relocation : Case by Case

Job Summary and Qualifications :

• The Nurse Manager has 24/7 accountability and responsibility for a defined patient care area to provide a climate optimal for the provision of individualized goal directed nursing care that supports the mission, vision and values of Medical City Plano and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing.
• The nurse manager is expected to provide an environment where nurses practice autonomously utilizing evidence-based practices.
• The Nurse Manager is responsible for planning and providing individual goal directed nursing care that promotes, advocates for and supports the nursing staff's primary commitment to protect the health, safety, and rights of the individual, family or community.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops and implements a plan for assuring delivery of individual goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process.
• Delegates tasks appropriate to meet the needs of the individual patient and to the skills of the employee supervised.
• Develops and implements a plan for care delivery with patient safety as the primary goal.
• Demonstrates expertise in selecting and managing unit-based staff.
• Reviews budget and assume responsibility for maintaining operating expenses at target levels.
• Participates in development and evaluation of professional practice by participating on unit and/or hospital committees, special projects and through attendance at staff meetings and town halls.
• Actively participates in unit and/or hospital performance improvement activities.
• Delivers patient care and/or department service in a safe, competent, and efficient manner as determined by outcomes, quality monitors, and other internal and external processes.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system and reports trends in occurrences to staff, quarterly. Uses this information to improve patient safety.
• Ensures staff is educated on established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcomes in the patient's care which results in patient harm.
• Addresses patient safety in the Performance Improvement Plan/Patient Safety Plan.

What qualifications you will need :

• Must have a minimum of five years' of acute care experience as an RN in the BURN or Trauma ICU & 2 years of acute care BURN or Trauma ICU RN Leadership experience in the ICU.
• Texas State RN license or Compact is accepted.
• National Specialty Certification or plan to achieve within 1 year of hire.
• BLS/ACLS is required.
• BSN is required - MSN is preferred. .
• Trauma experience is highly preferred.

Additional Information :
· How many total beds are in the unit? 30 (16 Trauma ICU and 14 Burn ICU)
· How many FTEs? Head count is at 85 FTE 57
· Who does this position report to? Director of Critical Care Services
· Why is the position open? Backfill
· How long has it been open? Close to 300 days
· Qualities looking for in candidate? Must: Experience in Trauma or Burn and leadership, inpatient, performance improvement projects, communication skills, flexible, willing to come and work nights and weekends.
· What level trauma is this facility? Level I (highest level)

Talent Burst Job ID #. Posted job title: Nurse Manager of Burn Trauma ICU RN

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.