Nurse Extern - Neuro ICU - PRN Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Extern - Neuro ICU position at Texas Health Fort Worth is a PRN role on the night shift. This role involves providing patient care and support under the supervision of a registered nurse in a 22-bed Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The unit cares for stroke, MSOF patients, CRRT, Vent-patients, and all forms of life support, with specialized programs in Brain Tumor and Spine. The department is known for its high-performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills, and offers self-scheduling for work/life balance, opportunities for educational and career growth, a robust Unit Based Council, and engaged leadership. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated hospital serving the Fort Worth community since 1930, offering advanced care in various specialties and holding certifications as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
CNA - Certified Nurses Aide Upon Hire Required Or PCT Training Program Upon Hire Required Or Other Junior I or higher level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals. Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

Responsibilities

Provides assistance according to the plan of care, supports activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, and serves as a patient advocate.
Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to the nurse, and communicates per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns.
Assists in patient transitions and ensures documentation is accurate and appropriate throughout the process.
Performs procedures safely and proficiently, enters orders when applicable, and takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Works in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs.
Demonstrates adaptability to changing schedules or workloads, welcomes new team members, and uses interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment.
Maintains and enhances care skills, seeks supervision when needed, participates in process improvement, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies.