RN - Clinical Decision Unit - Nights

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an RN for the Clinical Decision Unit at John Peter Smith Hospital. This full-time night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) role requires a Nursing Diploma, valid Texas RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC credentials, with progressive clinical experience.

You will assess, plan, and coordinate patient care, collaborate with the care team, ensure accurate documentation, and support age-appropriate care while adhering to EMTALA and departmental standards.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma from an accredited program or an RN with an associate degree or higher.
• Current Texas RN licensure or proof of reciprocity within 90 days.
• BLS and advanced life support certifications (ACLS and PALS/ENPC) required or obtained within stated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assesses, directs, implements, and provides quality patient care for assigned patients.
• Monitors patient condition and updates care as needed.
• Documents accurately in medical records and coordinates hand-offs.
• Collaborates with the care team to achieve discharge planning and education.

Skills

Nursing Diploma

RN licensure

BLS

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

Unit competency

Education

Nursing Diploma or higher degree

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

RN - Clinical Decision Unit - Nights

Requisition Number

46320

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Nursing / LVN

Hours Worked

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Location

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Night

Job Description

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists to provide quality patient care for assigned patients.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Plans, assesses, directs, implements and provides quality patient care for assigned patients to include modifying nursing care, medication administration and discharge planning. Provides education directed towards individualized patient needs utilizing the nursing process in coordination with policies and procedures.
• Monitors changes in patient condition to include recording and reporting symptoms, assessing vital signs and intervening when appropriate.
• Performs complete data collection from patient presenting complaints and pertinent history.
• Collaborates with patients to identify treatment plan goals, and discharges patients as appropriate with a written discharge plan. Encourages family participation as appropriate for age and situation.
• Delivers nursing care to patients including assessment and planning of education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge utilizing the nursing process.
• Documents accurately in medical records, on forms, and in the computer entering appropriate orders, patient charges, and or other information, meeting standards, policy, and procedures.
• Delivers quality care by using multi-disciplinary team strategies and minimizing the risk of infection, harm, or injury.
• Maintains accurate detailed reports and records and directs care with regard to age and developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent history.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors.
• Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan, incorporating consistent use of hand-off communication.
• Conducts and coordinates patient care and patient transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable.
• Performs additional department-specific functions as outlined in department procedures.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Nursing Diploma from an Accredited Diploma Program or Associate or higher Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state within 90 days.
• 4881 RN I: 6 months -1.99 years of relevant experience.
• 4882 RN II: 2-4.99 years of relevant experience.
• 4883 RN III: 5-9.99 years of relevant experience.
• 4884 RN IV: 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completes Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire date and maintains credentialing throughout employment.
• Completes Pediatric Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 90 days of hire date and maintains credentialing throughout employment for Urgent Care Center and Emergency Department.
• Must successfully complete, pass, and maintain all applicable and requisite training as established by each department in accordance with the JPS Clinical Job Specific Competency Validation Checklist. Completes the requisite certification and courses within the required timeframes, to include but not limited to:
• Successful completion of unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days of employment, based on home unit/employee specific orientation plan.
• Approved Education and Training in Non-Violent Crisis De-escalation must be obtained within 90 days of hire date and maintained throughout employment for Urgent Care Center and Emergency Service.
• EKG course within 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment for Clinical Decision Unit and Emergency Service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Certification in the area of nurse specialty.

Location Address

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States