Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department, PRN II, Rotating shifts

Texas Health • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department at Texas Health Southwest, a 48-bed department serving an average of 170–185 patients per day. The department is a Magnet facility, Level III Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and STEMI center with PCI capabilities. Care ranges from minor to critical for both pediatric and adult patients.

The RN delivers patient care using the Nursing Process: assessing patients, planning care, intervening as appropriate, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. The role incorporates age-specific safety and infection-control measures, responds to patients’ and significant others’ information needs, and maintains continuity of care across shifts, hospitals, and out-of-hospital transfers.

This is a PRN/per-diem position with rotating shifts. PRN II nurses must work at least three shifts in each six-week schedule, including one weekend shift per six-week schedule and one major and one minor holiday. Self-scheduling is available. The department offers educational and career-growth opportunities, including advancement opportunities in leadership.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
• Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
• BCLS certification before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire.
• OR ENPC certification within 12 months of hire.
• TNCC certification within 12 months of hire.
• NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training within 90 days of hire.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program.
• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
• Have basic computer skills using medical management application systems.
• Work at least three shifts in a six-week schedule, including one weekend shift and one major and one minor holiday.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current emergency department experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the Nursing Process: assess patients, plan care, intervene as appropriate, and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• 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 across 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 account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
• Supportive team environment
• Self-scheduling to help with work/life balance
• Educational and career-growth opportunities, including leadership advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree