Registered Nurse (RN) - PCCU Surgical Telemetry - Full Time Nights

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their high-acuity telemetry unit. This role involves providing exceptional care to cardiovascular surgical patients with a focus on patient safety and effective communication. The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth. With a commitment to high-quality patient care and innovative nursing practices, this organization stands out as a top choice in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program required.
• Must possess RN license upon hire and maintain BCLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan their care effectively.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Patient Evaluation

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CPI Training

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCCU Surgical Telemetry - Full Time Nights

We’re looking for qualified RN’s to join our Texas Health family. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Work hours: Full Time (Nights) 7p-7a (36hr/wk.) Weekend and holiday requirements

Department Highlights:

The PCCU Surgical Telemetry Unit is searching for a Registered Nurse who maintains a high degree of confidentiality, possesses positive interpersonal skills and is customer service focused. This unit is a 35-bed unit in the Hamon Tower. We specialize in the care of cardiovascular surgical patients, thoracic surgical patients, vascular surgical patients, Cath lab patients, heart failure patients, pacemakers, and all cardiac conditions. This unit is a high acuity telemetry unit that signifies a reduced nurse to patient ratio. We have self-scheduling which helps with the work/life balance as well. Our patient ratio is 4:1-5:1, depending on acuity levels.

Here’s What You Need

Education

1. Nursing Diploma Nursing Req Or
2. Associate's Degree Nursing Req Or
3. Bachelor's Degree Nursing Pref

Experience

1. 1 Year Experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program Req

Licenses and Certifications

1. RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Req
2. BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req
3. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Req
4. CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Req
5. BCMSN - Board Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse Upon Hire Pref Or
6. CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Upon Hire Pref Or
7. PCCN - Progressive Care Nurse Certified Upon Hire Pref

What You Will Do

1. Assesses the patient
2. Plans the care of the patient
3. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
4. Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.
5. Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
6. Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers.
7. Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs 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.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services, and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. Texas Health Dallas is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Care Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. You belong here.

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