Registered Nurse RN - Medical PCU, Full-time, Nights

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Flex spending

Job summary

Texas Health Resources Fort Worth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical PCU on a 7P to 7A shift. This full-time position offers a 36-hour weekly schedule in a 28-bed PCU with a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio.

The role involves assessing and planning patient care, implementing interventions, and ensuring safety measures. Candidates should have an RN license, a nursing degree, and BCLS/ACLS/CPI credentials, with PCU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree required or equivalent.
• RN licensure required by Texas Board of Nursing.
• BCLS certification before providing independent patient care; quarterly re-check.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPI training within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience or completion of RN residency.
• PCU experience preferred; Tele and Med/Surg considered.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Plan the care of the patient.
• Intervene as appropriate.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Incorporate age-specific safety and infection-control measures.
• Initiate information-sharing with patients and families.
• Maintain continuity of care across shifts and during transfers.

Skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused attitude

Basic computer skills

Nursing assessment

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

RN licensure

BCLS

ACLS

CPI

1-year RN experience

PCU experience preferred

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical PCU – Full-time, 7P
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are better + together
Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Work hours: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, 3-12 hours shifts, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Department Highlights

• 28-bed Medical PCU department
• Intermediate level of care to a wide variety of medical patients at a 3:1 patient to nurse ratio.
• This patient population requiring specialized monitoring and interventions, includes patient diagnosis such as: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), respiratory compromised patients that require specialized equipment including continuous respiratory interventions, home ventilation systems, and tracheostomy care, multi-system organ failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, hematology, GI Bleeds, Renal/Liver Failure, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Imbalances, and cardiac abnormalities.
• Medication management includes continuous and titratable IV medications to support the intermediate care population.
• MAGNET facility
• Level I Trauma Center
• Primary Heart Attack Center PHAC
• The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills
• 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

Here’s What You Need

• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire
• BCLS – prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
• ACLS – within 90 days of hire required
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training – within 90 days of hire
• 1-year experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program required
• PCU experience preferred – will consider Tele and Med/Surg experience

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful RN will

• demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients
• possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
• have basic computer skills using medical management application systems

What You Will Do

• 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 forgiveness 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.