RN - OR - Nights

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists in providing quality patient care for assigned patients. The role provides individualized nursing care and education, monitors patient condition, documents care and other required information, collaborates with patients and the care team, and supports safe treatment, transfers, and discharge planning. The position is located at the JPS Patient Care Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas, and works nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The RN works with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary staff to coordinate care according to patient needs, age, developmental stage, presenting complaint, history, and applicable policies and procedures. Duties may change, and staff may be assigned additional duties.

Requirements

Nursing diploma from an accredited diploma program, or an associate or higher degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current licensure by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, or proof of reciprocity between Texas and another state within 90 days.
Current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained throughout employment.
For an OR Nurse: acceptance to JPS Periop 101 and completion of the JPS Nurse Residency Program for graduate nurses; or acceptance to Periop 101 and previous nursing experience; or completion of a hospital-based operating room orientation or internship and previous OR experience.
Successfully complete, pass, and maintain applicable training established by the department in accordance with the JPS Clinical Job Specific Competency Validation Checklist.
Complete the competency-based orientation program within 90 days of employment.
Complete an EKG course within 90 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment if assigned to Preop Holding, PACU, or Endoscopy.
Complete Moderation Sedation Competency within 90 days of employment or transfer if assigned to Endoscopy.
For assignments to PACU, Endoscopy, POH, or Phase II Recovery, hold current JPS-recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain it within 90 days of employment or transfer.
Experience level classifications listed: RN I requires 6 months to 1.99 years of relevant experience; RN II requires 2 to 4.99 years; RN III requires 5 to 9.99 years; RN IV requires 10 or more years.
At least one year of critical care experience as a practicing Registered Nurse if assigned to POH, Endoscopy, Phase II Recovery, or PACU.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, 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, record and report symptoms, assess vital signs, and intervene 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 to the patient's age and situation.
Deliver nursing care that addresses identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge needs.
Accurately document in medical records, forms, and computer systems, including appropriate orders, patient charges, and other required information.
Use multidisciplinary team strategies to deliver quality care and minimize risk of infection, harm, or injury.
Maintain detailed reports and records and direct care according to the patient's 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 patient conditions and responses.
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 department-specific functions described in department procedures and other duties as assigned.