Job Information
Texas Health Resources Registered Nurse - Observation - PRN Rotating in Fort Worth, Texas
Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Dept
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location : Texas Health Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Work hours: PRN, Rotating - Requires at least 1 shift per 6 week schedule, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm -7:00 am
Department highlights:
Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
Fast paced 23 bed Observation Unit with an average patient stay of 24-48 hours, primarily serves patients with chest pain/rule out, MI, COPD, Dehydration, Syncope, UTI, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, allergic reaction and cellulitis among others.
Here's What You Need
Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program or Nursing Diploma required
BSN preferred
One-year experience as a clinical nurse in acute care setting required
One year of Emergency experience strongly preferred
RN must practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, serve as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and coordinator for quality patient care
BLS prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
ACLS within 90 days of hire required
CPI within 90 days of hire required
What You Will Do
Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process
Assesses the patient
Plans the care of the patient
Intervenes as appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.
Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse
Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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