Charge RN PRN Neonatal ICU NICU nights

Texas Health Resources • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Charge RN for the Neonatal ICU/NICU at Texas Health Ft. Worth is a PRN position, working on an as-needed basis from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, including weekends and holiday coverage. The Women’s Center at Texas Health Ft. Worth is a MAGNET and Texas 10-Step facility, recognized as the 'Best Place to Have a Baby' and designated as a Maternal Level IV facility. The NICU department is a regional referral center for high-risk deliveries, with over 600 NICU admissions per year and a 63-bed Level III Neonatal ICU/NICU. The unit is staffed 24 hours a day by a team of neonatologists, pediatric sub-specialists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and skilled registered nurses dedicated to providing experienced care to infants with special health needs.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program OR Nursing Diploma.
• BSN preferred.
• Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
• One year experience as a clinical nursing (RN) in an acute care setting required.
• Two years’ experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting preferred.
• Two years current Neonatal ICU/NICU experience strongly preferred.
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days is required.
• NRPA - Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days required.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually within 90 days required.
• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with all members of the health care team.
• Support and actively participate in shared governance/councils.
• Commit to developing individual knowledge and skills, as well as advancing the profession of nursing.
• Engage in lifelong learning and development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Assist leadership on a particular unit or units and shift by offering staff guidance and support.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure unit operational tasks are completed.

Benefits

• 401k
• Discounts in the cafeteria.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees