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

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neuroscience PCU at Texas Health Fort Worth. This full-time role requires night shifts (7P), with 36 weekly hours across 3-12 hour shifts.

You will care for neuro-related injuries and post-surgical patients with telemetry monitoring and specialized procedures. The position emphasizes high clinical excellence, confidentiality, and strong teamwork within a Magnet hospital and Level I Trauma Center.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• BCLS – prior to providing 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 month of hire required.
• 1-year experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program required.
• PCU experience preferred – Telemetry candidates encouraged.
• Current Neuro experience in the acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Critical thinking

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

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

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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