RN - Correctional Health - Days

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JPS Health Network is a comprehensive healthcare system serving Tarrant County, with over 25 locations and a Level I Trauma Center. Acclaim Multispecialty Group, part of the network, comprises over 300 providers dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care. The organization emphasizes a positive and respectful work environment, guided by three core principles: Own it, Seek joy, and Don't be a jerk. This role is a full-time position within the Correctional Health division.

Requirements

Nursing Diploma from an Accredited Diploma Program or Associate or higher Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state within 90 days.
RN I: 6 months -1.99 years of relevant experience.
RN II: 2-4.99 years of relevant experience.
RN III: 5-9.99 years of relevant experience.
RN IV: 10+ years of relevant experience.
Successful completion of background screening.
Successful completion of unit specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days.
Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plans, assesses, directs, implements, and provides quality patient care for assigned patients, including modifying nursing care, medication administration, and discharge planning.
Provides education tailored to individual patient needs, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with policies and procedures.
Monitors changes in patient condition, records and reports symptoms, assesses vital signs, and intervenes as appropriate.
Performs complete data collection from patient complaints and relevant history.
Collaborates with patients to identify treatment plan goals and discharges patients with a written discharge plan.
Encourages family participation as appropriate.
Delivers nursing care including assessment and planning of education for identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge.
Documents accurately in medical records, on forms, and in the computer, meeting all standards, policies, and procedures.
Delivers quality care using multi-disciplinary team strategies and minimizing risks of infection, harm, or injury.
Maintains accurate detailed reports and records, directing care with regard to age and developmental stage.
Works to maintain good rapport and cooperative working relationships with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors.
Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action.
Modifies patient treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions.
Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plans, incorporating consistent use of hand-off communication.
Conducts and coordinates patient care and patient transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations.
Performs additional department-specific functions as outlined in department procedures.