Registered Nurse RN CVICU - Fort Worth, TX - CVICU

Company: Texas Health Specialty Hospital
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse RN CVICU - Fort Worth, TXRegistered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular ICU - Full-time, 7P - Sign on Bonus for eligible New Hires! High acuity CVICU department is looking for top skilled nurses.-- Is that you? Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Work hours: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, 3-12 hours shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am Sign-on bonus for eligible RN's (eligible upon hire with a signed 2-year retention agreement) Department highlights:

• 25 bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Nurse: Patient ratio 1:2
• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Heart Attack Center PHAC
• Our primary focus is on the care of the cardiovascular surgical patient which covers a vast variety of procedures, from peripheral vascular surgeries to complex open heart surgeries.
• 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 Here's What You Need
  • Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
  • CLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
  • 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 60 days of hire
  • 1-year experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency program required
  • ICU experience preferred - will consider PCU and Tele experience
  • RN must practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, serve as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and coordinator for quality patient care
  • The professional nurse exhibits understanding of basic human needs.
  • The professional nurse demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient's affiliations 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 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 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. Explore our for info like , , recent we've won and more. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to . #LI-MW1

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