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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
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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Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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