Nurse Extern - Neuro ICU- PRN Nights

#REF! • Fort Worth, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Nurse Extern - Neuro ICU - Night Shift, PRN Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104 Work hours: PRN, Night Shift: 7:00PM - 7:00AM Department Highlights · 22 bed Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Nurse: Patient ratio 1:2 · Department is three times Beacon Reward Recipient · Stroke, MSOF patients, CRRT, Vent-patients and all forms of life support · Brain Tumor and Spine program · 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 · High acuity, high volume department

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED