RN PRN - Med Surg-T7- Day Shift

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I PRN assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists with quality care for assigned patients. The role includes a commitment to working the minimum number of shifts specified in the RN PRN Workplan agreement. The nurse provides care using the nursing process, including assessment, treatment, medication administration, patient education, pain management, and discharge planning. The position is based at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and is listed as a day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Nursing diploma from an accredited diploma program, or an associate degree or higher in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, or proof of reciprocity between Texas and another state within 90 days.
At least 12 months of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse.
Current JPS-recognized BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
Complete the unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days.
If working on a monitored unit, successfully complete EKG and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Certification in the area of nurse specialty.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, direct, implement, and provide quality care for assigned patients, including modifying nursing care, administering medication, and planning discharges.
Provide education tailored to individual patient needs in accordance with the nursing process, policies, and procedures.
Monitor changes in patient condition, record and report symptoms, assess vital signs, and intervene when appropriate.
Collect complete patient data, including presenting complaints and pertinent history.
Collaborate with patients to identify treatment-plan goals and discharge patients as appropriate with a written discharge plan.
Encourage family participation as appropriate for the patient's age and situation.
Assess and plan education for identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge needs.
Document accurately in medical records, forms, and computer systems, including orders, patient charges, and other information, according to applicable standards and procedures.
Use multidisciplinary team strategies to deliver quality care and minimize infection, harm, or injury risks.
Maintain detailed reports and records and direct care with regard to age, developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent history.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors.
Anticipate deteriorating vital-sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
Modify patient treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions.
Collaborate with patient care team members on care plans and consistently use hand-off communication.
Conduct and coordinate patient care and transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable.
Perform additional department-specific functions and other assigned duties.