RN, Psych, Nights

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Staff Nurse delivers competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families, using the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment. Working as part of a team, the nurse applies clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address each patient’s needs. The role emphasizes safety, patient advocacy, collaborative practice, professional communication, and exceptional customer relations and service excellence.

The position is in the Psychiatry department at the Medical Center in Fort Worth. The shift is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with 36 standard weekly hours. The employer requires the employee to maintain a primary residence in Texas and hold all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of direct nursing experience.
• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Maintain a primary residence in Texas and required licenses and credentials throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• PALS or NRP certification and specialty certifications per unit guidelines are required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process.
• Augment the established medical plan of treatment.
• Apply clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address individual patient needs.
• Communicate professionally and provide exceptional customer relations and service excellence.
• Promote patient safety, collaborate with the healthcare team, and advocate for patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree