Trauma Clinician - RN

#REF!•Arlington, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Trauma Clinician - RN Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 West Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76012 Work hours: Full-time Days, Monday - Friday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm, three days a week with some weekends required. The position will serve trauma patients. In addition to the required qualifications, a successful RN will demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment. maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism have basic computer skills using medical management application systems What you will do Quality/Performance Improvement: Engages staff to promote evidence based practices within the unit Monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s) and regulatory requirements for compliance. Evaluates the outcome of patient care, consults with others on the patient care team, and adjusts nursing care processes as needed to improve outcomes. Participates in policy development and mentors staff regarding policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements. Incorporates THR philosophy in working with peers, and other members of the health care team. Partners with physicians to advance physician engagement. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing projects/assignments on time. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Texas Health Arlington Memorial Highlights For more than six decades, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has been a trusted provider of acute-care services in the heart of North Texas. Our 369-bed hospital delivers comprehensive medical care to Arlington and neighboring communities, including Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and the greater DFW Metroplex. We offer advanced care in medical and surgical services, cancer treatment, women’s health, behavioral health, neurosciences, emergency and sports medicine. Our facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Level III Maternal Newborn Unit, and Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and Heart Failure Center. We’ve earned the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus award for excellence in stroke, heart failure, and chest pain care. We’re also a Magnet-designated hospital and a Blue Distinction Center for Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery. Our emergency department was recently voted best in Arlington, reinforcing our role as a top choice in North Texas for emergency care, cancer services, and women’s health. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] #LI-SB1

Requirements

ADN required; BSN preferred
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire
BCLS – prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
ACLS – within 90 days of hire required
PALS – within 90 days of hire required
OR ENPC – upon hire required
TNCC or ATCN – upon hire required
3-years Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care and/or Emergency Department related experience required
demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment
maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude
possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
have basic computer skills using medical management application systems

Nice To Haves

Progressive leadership responsibility preferred

Responsibilities

Engages staff to promote evidence based practices within the unit
Monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s) and regulatory requirements for compliance.
Evaluates the outcome of patient care, consults with others on the patient care team, and adjusts nursing care processes as needed to improve outcomes.
Participates in policy development and mentors staff regarding policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Incorporates THR philosophy in working with peers, and other members of the health care team.
Partners with physicians to advance physician engagement.
Demonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing projects/assignments on time.