Registered Nurse (RN) -Observation Unit - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Company: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) -Observation UnitRegistered Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit - Full-Time, Nights

Great Learning Opportunity in Fast Paced Environment!

Sign on Bonus for Eligible New Hires

Are you looking for a rewarding career, tight-knit nursing team and top-notch benefits? We're looking for qualified Registered Nurses like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

* Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
* Work environment: Our very fast paced Observation Unit with an average patient stay of 24-48 hours, primarily serves patients with chest pain/rule out, MI, COPD, Dehydration, Syncope, UTI, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, allergic reaction and cellulitis among others.
* Work hours: Full Time, 36 hours weekly, 7:00pm - 7:00am

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is a 726-bed, Magnet-designated regional referral center that has served the residents of Tarrant County and surroundings communities since 1930. Hospital services include cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, neonatal intensive care, and trauma/emergency medicine. In early 2014, Texas Health Fort Worth opened a new 75,000 square foot Emergency Services Center, one of the largest in the region. Texas Health Fort Worth has more than 4,000 employees, 200 volunteers and nearly 1,000 physicians on its medical staff. Texas Health Fort Worth recently received national recognition for its oncology program and was named "Best Place to Have a Baby" in Tarrant County. The hospital is also a designated Cycle III Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers

Education:

Nursing Diploma Nursing Or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred

Experience:

1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency program Req

Licenses and Certifications:

RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Req And

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req And

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Req And

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 60 Days Req

Skills

A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

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

Position Responsibilities

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

Why Texas Health As a Texas Health RN you'll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a place you'll love to call home.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

2021 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" (7th year in a row)

Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)

"America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes

A "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse

Unlimited access to online continuing education for professional and career development. Plus an RN Step Program including NCAP and a nursing certification test-prep content for specialty nurses.

A Nursing Excellence Advisory Board to provide the framework and methodology for funding projects to improve the quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

A strong shared governance structure featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses to shape their work environment.

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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