Registered Nurse RN - Medical PCU, Full-time, Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides intermediate-level nursing care to a wide variety of medical patients in a 28-bed Medical Progressive Care Unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The unit cares for patients with conditions including diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory compromise, multi-system organ failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, hematology and gastrointestinal bleeds, renal or liver failure, acid-base and electrolyte imbalances, and cardiac abnormalities. Care may involve specialized monitoring and interventions, continuous respiratory interventions, home ventilation systems, tracheostomy care, and continuous or titratable IV medications. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 3:1. The RN delivers care using the Nursing Process, incorporating age-specific safety and infection-control measures, responding to patients’ and significant others’ information needs, and maintaining continuity of care across shifts and facilities and during transfers. The position is full-time, working three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., for 36 hours weekly. The department offers self-scheduling, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for educational and career growth.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
BCLS certification before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 90 days of hire.
One year of experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program.
Demonstrated confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients.
Strong work ethic and professional conduct.
Basic computer skills using medical management application systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience; Telemetry or Medical-Surgical experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care using the Nursing Process: assess patients, plan care, intervene as appropriate, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
Incorporate age-specific safety and infection-control measures into patient care.
Initiate action to meet patients’ and significant others’ needs for information.
Maintain continuity of patient care between shifts and hospitals, and while expediting out-of-hospital transfers.
Provide specialized monitoring and interventions for intermediate-care medical patients.