Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho Trauma Burn - PRN Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth TX 76104

Work hours: PRN Days (6:45a :7:15p) PRN I requires a minimum of 1 shift per 6 week schedule

Department highlights:

·      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

·      36 bed Orthopedic Trauma/ Joint Replacement Unit in the brand new Justin Tower- Care for patients with joint replacements but may include ortho procedures with a variety of concurrent medical issues such as CHF, COPD, asthma, diabetes, renal failure.  This is the dept where the most effective improvements of patients are seen.  Great supportive Leadership team
 

·      Here’s What You Need

·      Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program

·      BSN preferred

·      One-year experience as a clinical nurse required.

·      Current BLS (required) – expiration date greater than 3 months preferred.

·      CPI training within 60 days of hire (required)

·      2+ years of Med/surg or Orthopedic RN experience in acute care setting (preferred)

·      Strong med/surg experience including charge/preceptor skills (preferred)

·      ONC – Orthopedic Nurse Certified within 2 years (preferred)

·      Situational Leadership style/approachable.

What You Will Do

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.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse

·      Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program 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.

·      Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

·      Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. 

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