RN - E3 Neurovascular PCU - Nights

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists in providing quality care for assigned patients in the E3 Neurovascular Progressive Care Unit at John Peter Smith Hospital. The role includes coordinating individualized nursing care, education, treatment, medication administration, pain management, and discharge planning. The nurse monitors patient status, documents care accurately, collaborates with patients and the multidisciplinary team, and takes appropriate action in response to changing conditions or equipment issues. This position works nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

Nursing diploma from an accredited diploma program, or an associate or higher degree 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 requirements vary 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Obtain ACLS within 3 months of hire.
Pass the EKG test within 90 days.
Complete initial NIHSS within 90 days and maintain it throughout employment.
Complete the unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, direct, implement, and provide quality patient care, including modifying nursing care, administering medication, 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 as appropriate for the patient's age and situation.
Assess and plan education addressing identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge needs.
Document accurately in medical records, forms, and computer systems, including orders, patient charges, and other required information.
Use multidisciplinary team strategies to deliver quality care and minimize infection, harm, or injury risks.
Maintain accurate reports and records and tailor care to the patient's age, developmental stage, presenting complaint, and 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 based on patient responses and condition.
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 duties as assigned.