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

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Charge Registered Nurse (RN) – PCCU Surgical Telemetry Full Time Nights Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours: Full Time (Nights) 7p-7a 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 Nursing Diploma, Associate's Degree Nursing Req Bachelor's Degree Nursing Pref Experience 1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting. Req 2 Years Experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting. Pref Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Req And BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req And ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Req And CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Req And BCMSN - Board Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse Upon Hire Pref Or CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Upon Hire Pref Or PCCN - Progressive Care Nurse Certified Upon Hire Pref What You Will Do Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process · Assesses the patient · Plans the care of the patient · 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 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. Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. #LI-JW1

Requirements

Nursing Diploma, Associate's Degree Nursing
1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting.
RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Nursing
2 Years Experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting.
BCMSN - Board Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse Upon Hire
CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Upon Hire
PCCN - Progressive Care Nurse Certified Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient
Plans the care of the patient
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.