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

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neuroscience PCU at Fort Worth, TX. This full-time night shift role offers 36 hours per week with 3–12 hour shifts in a Magnet-designated facility.

You will deliver nursing care using the Nursing Process, with Telemetry and neuro-critical monitoring, while contributing to a high-performing team and ongoing professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Texas.
• BCLS – prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• ACLS – within 90 days of hire.
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training – within 90 days of hire.
• NIHSS – within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year experience as RN or RN residency required.
• PCU/Telemetry experience preferred.
• Neuro experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients using the Nursing Process.
• Assess the patient and plan the care.
• Intervene as appropriate and evaluate outcomes.
• Incorporate age-specific safety and infection control measures.
• Maintain continuity of patient care across shifts and transfers.

Skills

Telemetry

Nursing care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma or ADN

BSN preferred

RN Licensure in TX

BCLS

ACLS

CPI

NIHSS

1 year RN experience or residency

PCU/Telemetry experience

Neuro acute care experience

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

26005166

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuroscience 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, Night shift

Department Highlights

• 25-bed Neuroscience PCU
• Nurse: Patient ratio: 1:3
• The Neuro Progressive Care Unit provides care to a patient population with neuro related injuries and pre- and post-surgical patients requiring specialized monitoring and interventions, including seizures, epilepsy and brain tumors. Cares for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, management of chest tubes, vent and tracheostomy care, wound/skin care, titration of insulin drips for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) diagnosis, respiratory compromised patients that require specialized equipment including continuous respiratory interventions, multi-system organ failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, hematology, GI Bleeds, Renal/Liver Failure, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Imbalances, and cardiac abnormalities.
• MAGNET facility
• Level I Trauma Center
• Certified comprehensive stroke center
• 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
• NIHSS – within 6 month of hire required
• 1-year experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program required
• PCU experience preferred – strong Telemetry candidates are encouraged to apply
• Current Neuro experience in the acute care hospital setting preferred

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

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 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.

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