RN Seasonal - Med Surg (T5) Surgical Unit, 7a-7p - Med Surg

Company: JPS Health Network
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

RN Seasonal - Med Surg (T5) Surgical Unit, 7a-7pWho We Are

JPS 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 performance

outcomes 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 www.jpshealthnet.org.

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jobs.jpshealthnet.org/ or www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title:

RN Seasonal - Med Surg (T5) Surgical Unit, 7a-7p

Requisition Number:

26296

Employment Type:

Temporary

Division:

Nursing Services

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Nursing / LVN

Hours Worked:

7a-7p

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Description: The RN - Seasonal is responsible for providing direct patient care in all areas serviced including neonatal, infant, children, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations. This is a temporary position, variable weeks in length, which can be extended upon agreement between the RN and management.

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:
* Associate's Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
* Minimum 2 years of recent hospital experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
Preferred Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
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.
* Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support certification and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and must be maintained throughout employment.

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States

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