Nurse Extern - Neuro ICU - PRN Nights

Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104

PRN, Night Shift: 7:00PM - 7:00AM

• 22 bed Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Nurse:
  Patient ratio 1:2
• Department is three times Beacon Reward Recipient
• Stroke, MSOF patients, CRRT, Vent-patients and all forms of life support
• Brain Tumor and Spine program
• 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
• High acuity, high volume department

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• CNA
  - Certified Nurses Aide Upon Hire Required Or
• PCT Training Program Upon Hire Required Or
• Other Junior I or higher level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals. Upon Hire Required And
• BCLS
  - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And
• CPI
  - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

• Patient Care & Support:
  Provides assistance according to the plan of care, supports activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, and serves as a patient advocate.
• Data Collection & Communication:
  Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to the nurse, and communicates per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns.
• Admission, Transfer & Discharge:
  Assists in patient transitions and ensures documentation is accurate and appropriate throughout the process.
• Technical Skills & Safety:
  Performs procedures safely and proficiently, enters orders when applicable, and takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Collaboration & Cultural Sensitivity:
  Works in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs.
• Teamwork & Flexibility:
  Demonstrates adaptability to changing schedules or workloads, welcomes new team members, and uses interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment.
• Professional Development & Improvement:
  Maintains and enhances care skills, seeks supervision when needed, participates in process improvement, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930. We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s health, cardiac care, and more.

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 recruitment