Registered Nurse RN - Neuroscience PCU

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuroscience PCU - Full-time, 7A

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are better + together

Work location:

Texas Health Fort Worth, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours:

Full-time, 36 hours weekly, 3-12 hours shifts, Day shift

• 25-bed Neuroscience PCU
• Patient ratio: 1:3
• The Neuro Progressive Care Unit provides care to a patient population with neuro related injuries and pre- and post-surgical patients requiring specialized monitoring and interventions, including seizures, epilepsy and brain tumors. Cares for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, management of chest tubes, vent and tracheostomy care, wound/skin care, titration of insulin drips for patients with diabetic keto acidosis (DKA) diagnosis, respiratory compromised patients that require specialized equipment including continuous respiratory interventions, multi-system organ failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, hematology, GI Bleeds, Renal/Liver Failure, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Imbalances, and cardiac abnormalities.
• MAGNET facility
• Level I Trauma Center
• Certified comprehensive stroke center
• The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills
• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing 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
• ACLS - within 90 days of hire required
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training - within 90 days of hire
• NIHSS - within 6 month of hire required
• 1-year experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program required
• PCU/Telemetry experience preferred - strong Medical Surgical candidates are encouraged to apply
• Current Neuro experience in the acute care hospital setting preferred

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 toward patients
• possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
• have basic computer skills using medical management application systems

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process

• assesses the patient
• plans the care of the patient
• intervenes as appropriate
• evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
• Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.
• Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
• Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness 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.

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