RN - Correctional Health Days - Fort Worth, TX - Correctional

Company: JPS Health Network
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

RN - Correctional Health Days - Fort Worth, TX Who We AreJPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network features 75 locations across Fort Worth, with John Peter Smith Hospital --home to Tarrant County's first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, only psychiatric emergency services site, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation - and more than 40 community-based clinics. All told, our network employs more than 7,200 people.Acclaim is our multispecialty medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving the JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performanceoutcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.Why JPS?We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three rules:1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!For more information, visit .To view all job vacancies, visit or .Job Description: Description: The RN - CORR HLTH assesses, plans implements, and assists with the provision of care for assigned patients. The clinical RN will be responsible for directing patient care for licensed and ancillary staff on his/her team. Typical Duties:

• Performs complete data collection from patient with regard to age and developmental stage, presenting complaints, and pertinent history.
• Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients including education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process.
• Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
• Participates in the performance improvement process within the Network, Hospital and department.
• Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action.
• Conduct specified bedside laboratory tests.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Monitors, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:

• Required Education and Experience:
• Associates Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• 6 plus months of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse. Preferred Education and Experience:
• 2 plus years of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse in a clinical setting. Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Successful completion of background screening.
• Successful completion of unit specific competency based orientation program within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Location Address: 100 N. Lamar StreetFort Worth, Texas, 76102United States

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