Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Tele Dept- Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the 38-bed Med Surg Tele unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The unit provides care for general medical-surgical patients, including patients with pulmonary, infectious, renal, and wound-related needs, as well as patients requiring cardiac drips, chest tubes, and TR bands. The unit is fast-paced and cares for high-acuity patients, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5 depending on call-ins and acuity. The role is an opportunity to build and develop nursing skills while providing compassionate patient care as part of an energetic, supportive team. The nurse delivers care using the Nursing Process: assessing patients, planning care, intervening appropriately, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. The nurse incorporates age-specific safety and infection-control measures, responds to patients’ and significant others’ information needs, and maintains continuity of care across shifts and hospitals, including during expedited transfers out of the hospital. The position is full-time nights, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with weekend and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required.
- Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
- Current BLS certification before providing independent patient care.
- ACLS certification within 90 days.
- CPI training within 90 days of hire.
- One year of experience as a registered nurse, or completion of an RN residency program.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Two or more years of strong Med/Surg or Tele RN experience in an acute care setting, including charge or preceptor skills.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process.
- Assess patients.
- Plan patient care.
- Intervene as appropriate.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
- Incorporate age-specific safety and infection-control measures into patient care.
- Initiate action to meet patients’ and significant others’ information needs.
- Maintain continuity of patient care between shifts and hospitals, and while expediting out-of-hospital transfers.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Self-scheduling
- Educational and career growth opportunities
- Supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
