RN - Med Surg-T11- Respiratory/Pulmonary Unit-Night

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists in providing quality patient care for assigned patients on the Med Surg T11 Respiratory/Pulmonary Unit at John Peter Smith Hospital. The role includes modifying nursing care, administering medications, planning discharges, educating patients according to individual needs, monitoring patient conditions, and coordinating care with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the patient care team. The position works the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The RN documents care and related information in medical records and computer systems, helps minimize risks of infection, harm, or injury, and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition or equipment function. Care and communication should account for patients’ age, developmental stage, presenting complaints, and pertinent history. The role also conducts and coordinates patient care and transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations when applicable. Additional department-specific duties and other assigned duties may apply.

Requirements

Nursing diploma from an accredited diploma program, or an associate degree or higher in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current Texas Board of Nurse Examiners licensure, or proof of reciprocity between Texas and another state within 90 days.
Relevant experience varies by RN level: RN I requires 6 months to 1.99 years; RN II requires 2 to 4.99 years; RN III requires 5 to 9.99 years; RN IV requires 10 or more years.
Current JPS-recognized BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
Completion of the unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days.
If working on a monitored unit, successful completion of EKG and ACLS within 90 days of hire and maintenance of ACLS throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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