Under general supervision, the Cath Lab RN assists with all diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cath and specials labs as scrubber, panner (no cine), monitor or circulator, provides individual nursing care, administers medication, starts IV’s, operates equipment, processes film, prepares patients for examination, documents appropriate information, interacts with patients and physicians, assists with orientation/education of all new Cath Lab employees, assists with maintenance of staff competency checks and scheduling of in-services, assists with performance improvement, performs related duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current RN license
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Minimum 1 year ICU, CCU or Cardiac Cath Lab Experience
• Current Knowledge of ECG monitoring
• I.A.B.P. experience preferred
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Possess the ability to work as member of a team or independently as the needs require and to prioritize responsibilities
• Clinically proficient in cath lab procedures demonstrating a knowledge of the developmental needs of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patients

PRINCIPLE JOB VALUES:

Communication, Managing Work, Stress Tolerance, Quality Orientation, Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Directs and supervises licensed and unlicensed personnel in performance of their duties

Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery and supervision of patient care

Assesses the patients for psychosocial and educational needs

Develops a treatment plan addressing the psychosocial and educational needs of the patient, and revises the plan as needed

Communicates with physicians and other team members regarding progress and needs of patients

Intervenes with patients as guided by the treatment plan or clinical judgment

Collaborates with team members in development and implementation of milieu activities

Educates patients in medications, illness and other health needs

Administers and documents medications

Evaluates and documents patient responses

Participates in team meetings and Quality Improvement activities

Must be able to demonstrate competence on use of SAMA and other restraint and seclusion techniques

Performs assessment, screening, and interventions regarding pain management

Follows through with tasks/problems and gives feedback as needed.

Contributes to the learning of new employees, students and other personnel.

Adheres to hospital polices and procedures and regulatory requirements

Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to the Code of Conduct

Conduct reflects the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct

Performs other duties as requested or required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Current CPR and SAMA certification is required or to be obtained during orientation. Experience or education with a focus on crisis stabilization, age specific needs, and/or knowledge of chronic mental illness and chemical dependency is preferred. Strong communication skills in both oral and written format recommended. Typing strongly preferred with a minimum of 20 words per minute. Must be flexible and service oriented.

FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

OSHA BLOODBORNE CATEGORY I. Extended walking and standing daily. Frequently carrying up to 40lbs. Must have ability to grasp. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must have full range of motion to include restraining patients. Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids, hand-eye coordination, manual and finger dexterity.

Nurse Administrator - House Supervisor

Las Colinas Medical Center

Las Colinas Medical Center is more…more career for you

As an employee of Las Colinas Medical Center you are part of something more...something bigger. In fact, Las Colinas Medical Center is part of the HCA system, the largest hospital network in the nation. As a part of this family, you will enjoy a level of career support unlike anywhere else. Of the 300 facilities across the nation, Las Colinas Medical Center has ranked among HCA’s Top 10 in employee engagement and has ranked in the Top 20 in each of the past four years!!-which means you’ll work with a family who deeply shares your commitment to quality care.

If you have the talent, the passion and the need to be a part of something great, then at Las Colinas Medical Center, you can take your life’s mission to higher levels. Thrive in our beautiful, modern facility, and unleash that creative leader potential that’s deep within you. Take ownership of a five-star career awaiting you.

Las Colinas Medical Center is a 100 bed full service medical hospital offering the latest in high-tech equipment and friendly, competent staff. Visit our website at www.lascolinasismore.com to see for yourself why you should join our team!

Job Description

The House Supervisor on the night shift is responsible for the administrative and clinical supervision of bed coordination and assignments within the hospital. The House Supervisor works in collaboration with multiple departments within the hospital and facilitates regularly scheduled bed management meetings with hospital staff to identify and communicate bed utilization issues. Responsibilities include acting as the administrative representative in the absence of departmental directors or managers after hours, on weekends, and holidays. Work collaboratively with department directors and managers to identify staffing needs for normal operations; respond to emergencies and direct related activities as needed; maintains communication with administration as appropriate.

We’re proud to offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Extended Illness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

24 hour accessible gym for employees

Discounted ticket rates at many local attractions

Discounted rates at Primrose School of Las Colinas private preschool

• & more

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IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR Nurse Administrator- House Supervisor

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum of 5 years recent experience in ER/Critical Care, House Supervisory or Supervisory
• Must have current or compact licensure in the state of Texas
• BLS, ACLS

Gallup Assessment Required 2nd step in Application Process to be considered

HOURS: DAYS AS NEEDED

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers professional nursing care to all patients in the PACU setting;
• performs assessment of patients,
• follows standard of care utilizing nursing process for care delivery;
• maintains accountability for professional decisions & actions.
• formulates nursing diagnosis/care plan, implements/evaluates care plan for all assigned patients;
• administers medications and interventions within scope of practice;
• participates in coordination of care with interdisciplinary team members, ancillary staff & services, and physicians.
• Responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation.
• Utilizes and incorporates the AIDET process in daily communication with customers and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, issued by American Heart Association.
• ACLS required.One Year of previous nursing experience .
• Additional experience in area of specialty.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data

Gallup Assessment Required - 2nd step on Application Page (scroll down)

HOURS: 7a - 7p

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs initial triage evaluation and assigns acuity level to patients.
• Follows standard of care utilizing Nursing Process in delivery of care.
• Maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions.
• Performs nursing assessment/diagnosis/care plan/implementation of treatment/evaluation of treatment for all assigned patients.
• Administers treatments/medications/procedures within scope of practice.
• Participates in coordination of care with ED management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services.
• Responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation.
• Provides patient care as needed for patient types, which include but are not limited to neurological disorders, oncologic, cardiac services, orthopedic disorders, and Trauma in the following age categories: adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, issued by American Heart Association required.
• ACLS by American Heart Association required.
• Current TNCC, ENPC or PALS certification preferred. Prefer one year of recent experience.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

Medical Center of Lewisville is focused on providing high-quality care to our community - we can prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing family-centered care with our talented team of healthcare professionals, technology and customer-friendly environment. We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual, we treat all those that we serve with compassion and kindness, we act with honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives. At the Medical Center of Lewisville we trust our colleagues as valuable team members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity.

The Surgical RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Current licensure as an RN
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Staff RN’s not hired in a graduate nurse or intern status, must have a minimum of two years recent nursing experience in area of practice in an acute care setting.

Medical Center of Lewisville is focused on providing high-quality care to our community - we can prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing family-centered care with our talented team of healthcare professionals, technology and customer-friendly environment. We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual, we treat all those that we serve with compassion and kindness, we act with honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives. At the Medical Center of Lewisville we trust our colleagues as valuable team members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Under general supervision the Staff RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Medical Center of Lewisville. In collaboration with patient, patient's family and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN is responsible for assessing the nursing care needs of patients, planning interventions and evaluating outcomes of care. The RN provides direct care and/or supervises nursing care of LVN's and non-licensed nursing staff. The RN is responsible for providing care consistent with the Nursing Department's policies, procedures and standards of practice.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN License in the state of Texas.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current ACLS status or attainment within 12 months of date of hire.
• Staff RN's not hired in a graduate nurse or intern status, must have a minimum of two years recent nursing experience in area of practice in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated experience in related clinical area or demonstrated ability to acquire new skills.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with physicians, associates, patients, families and other customers.
• Clinically proficient in nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

• Provides front line leadership and decision-making for departmental staff, ensuring the quality and integrity of care delivered
• Develops plan for care that is based upon patient census, needs and acuity. Is responsible for fiscal and human resource allocation based upon guidelines
• Provides performance coaching scheduling and supervision of employees, assists with payroll function
• Performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the cardiovascular service line. Maintains a safe and therapeutic Telemetry/Progressive Care environment
• Participates in cardiovascular department specific initiatives and process improvement

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Recent acute care experience required
• Experience with cardiovascular/telemetry patients, required
• ACLS, CPR certified
• Current RN license by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

Work Schedule: FT Nights (7p-7a, rotating weekends)

The PCCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Provides leadership for service staff ensuring the quality and integrity of care delivered. Develops plan of care for service line based upon RN assessment /re-assessment. Is responsible for fiscal and human resource allocation based upon guidelines. Instrumental in outcome based goals that incorporate empirical research.

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• General Medical/Surgical experience required.
• Experience with Diabetic patients preferred.
• Management experience required
• Must be registered with state of Texas
• Current with Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR
• ACLS certified
• Must have expertise in the specific specialty providing leadership / management.
• Must have working knowledge of overall general surgery service in order to have organizational value.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for Women's Services.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN's scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient's (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, preferred.
• Experience in Women’s Services is preferred.

• Current, validated, RN license or new graduate proof of intent to test.

• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful licensure as a RN.

• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare providers is required

The Orthopedics/Trauma RN manages the nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum two years acute care hospital nursing expeience.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule: PRN NIGHTS

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities:

• Delivers professional nursing care to all patients in Fetal Diagnostic Center and Labor and Delivery.
• Performs assessment and acuity assignment.
• Follows standard of care utilizing Nursing Process in delivery of care,
• Maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions.
• Daily assignment of an RN may include supervision of other nursing personnel and/or students.

• The employee performs all services as they may relate to patient care/treatment with consideration for age/condition of patient.

• Requires basic understanding and ability to utilize the nursing process; requires knowledge and ability necessary to:

1) exercise judgment within the guidelines of medical plan of care, department policy and licensure practice act;

2) assess patients in order to plan, intervene and evaluate care;

3) apply scientific knowledge, use a variety of equipment, and perform multiple technical procedures;

4) make discriminating observations;

5) function as a preceptor;

6) ability to function as a charge nurse.

MCA is a 340 bed, acute care hospital located in South Arlington. MCA is accredited by The Joint Commission and is designated as the Offical Hospital of the Texas Rangers. Representing more than 40 areas of specialized care, MCA provides a complete lineup of award-winning healthecare services.

Women’s Service:

• Over 4,000 deliveries each year in the dedicated women’s tower.
• Newly renovated 29-bed antepartum and gynecologic surgery unit.
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 24/7 Neonatologists.
• Fetal Diagnostic Center - OB Emergency Department.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Program.
• Childbirth Education Classes.
• Lactation Consultants.
• Gynecologic Robotic Surgery.

Job Qualifications:

• Current licensure as an RN with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.

• Current CPR, healthcare provider, issued by the American Heart Association. REQUIRED.

• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) issued by American Heart Association. REQUIRED.

• Prefer one year of recent experience.

• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the Stem Cell Transplant/ Bone Marrow Transplant and hematologic disorders patients.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, required.
• Experience in Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) is preferred.
• Current, validated, RN license or new graduate proof of intent to test.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful licensure as a RN.
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare providers is required.
• ACLS and PALS are preferred.

Full time 7p-7a

The Neuro Stepdown RN manages the nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year hospital PCU nursing experience preferred.
• Neuro experience preferred.
• Will consider limited experience for internship.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Surgical Service Line.

Use therapeutic communication in daily practice.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic Intensive Care environment.

Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual ACC patients.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process.

Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care.

Promote a supportive environment that treats patients and families with dignity, respect and appreciation of their lifestyle, religion and culture.

Maintain high quality, age specific care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as assigned.

Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver.

Participate in Surgical Department specific initiatives and process improvement.

Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, nurse technicians, student nurses, and / or nurse interns.

Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• Minimum of one-year experience in Critical Care in an acute care hospital within the last three years required.
• Completed AHA ACLS Provider Course within 12 months of employment, required.
• CCRN preferred
• Experience with high acuity ICU medical / surgical patients is preferred.

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed)

Delivers professional nursing care to patient populations in the Intensive Care Unit which includes but are not limited to general cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, stroke and other complex disease states with cardiac and vascular co-morbitities. Performs assessments, follows standards of care and disease specific protocols utilizing the Nursing Process in delivery of care. Maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions.

Responsible for delivery of professional nursing care for assigned patients, performs nursing assessments / care plan implementation / implementation of treatment / evaluation of treatment / and discharge planning. Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members and ancillary services. Responsible for delegation within scope of practice to provide safe and effective care to patient population. Integrates behavior standards and AIDET fundamentals of service into all work activities.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, issued by American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification, issued by American Heart Association.
• Prefer one year of recent experience in a telemetry monitored unit.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

The Medical Center of Plano has recently completed a total renovation of Women’s Services. Twenty three private labor rooms, beautifully remodeled suites. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:
2. Average daily census in L&D is ten patients, average 170-190 deliveries per month. The hospital has 24 hours in house anesthesia and neonatology coverage and an OB Hospitalist. Around 36-38% C-section, 90% or higher epidural rate.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider, ACLS and NRP.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum two years high risk labor & delivery nursing experience.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the Pediatric Service Line.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN's scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients/ families concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate and document the patient's (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Current, validated, RN license or new graduate proof of intent to test.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful licensure as a RN.
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare providers is required.
• PALS preferred after one year of employment in Pediatric Dept.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, preferred. Experience in pediatrics is preferred.

• Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the pediatric acute and critically ill patient.
• The RN in the Super Pool will organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care. This plan will be individualized, family centered, and holistic.
• The RN in the Super Pool will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• The RN in the Super Pool will participate in MCCH initiatives and process improvement.
• The RN in the Super Pool will maintain high-quality age specific care for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and young adult population.
• The RN in the Super Pool will support the mission, vision and values of the organization.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• 3-6 years RN experience in pediatrics according to agreement
• Must be able to work in 4 of the following areas, 2 of which must be critical care: NICU, PICU, CHSU, NCICU, Peds ED, 6D, 6N, Stem Cell Transplant (pediatric patients)
• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful licensure as a RN.
• BLS for the healthcare provider and PALS, by the American Heart Association,required upon hire.
• NRP Required
• CCRN preferred

Work Schedule: FT Nights (7p-7a, rotating weekends)

Delivers professional nursing care to various cardiovascular, neurovascular, pulmonary and other patient populations within the CVICU. Performs assessments, follows standards of care and disease specific protocols utilizing the Nursing Process in delivery of care. Maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure with the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas.
• CPR Healthcare Provider current.
• ACLS required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years previous nursing experience in critical care or acute cardiovascular care area.
• Previous experience in charge nurse or other leadership role desirable.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide care in an evidenced-based environment.

Practice autonomously, consistent with practice standards and research based policy/procedures.

Exercise independent judgment within the context of interdisciplinary patient care.

Provide care/treatment/services within the theoretical framework of synergy.

Delegate tasks appropriate to meet the needs of the individual patient and to the skills of the employee supervised.

Plan, implement, revise and delegate nursing care with patient safety as the primary goal.

Perform necessary technical skills as delineated through education, expertise, and unit requirements.

Incorporate teaching into all aspects of nursing practice.

Document pertinent data in a concise manner.

Participate in development and evaluation of professional practice by participating on unit and/or hospital committees, special projects and attendance at staff meetings and town halls.

Actively participate in unit and/or hospital performance improvement activities.

Attendance and being on time, ready to work your scheduled hours is an essential job function.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

TX RN license.

BSN degree.

BLS and ACLS.

Minimum two years trauma E.R. RN experience.

Dept: CVICU

Work Schedule: FT Days (7a-7p, rotating weekends)

MCA is a 340 bed, acute care hospital located in South Arlington. MCA is accredited by The Joint Commission and is designated as the Offical Hospital of the Texas Rangers. Representing more than 40 areas of specialized care, MCA provides a complete lineup of award-winning healthecare services.

Delivers professional nursing care to various cardiovascular, neurovascular, pulmonary and other patient populations within the CVICU. Performs assessments, follows standards of care and disease specific protocols utilizing the Nursing Process in delivery of care. Maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure with the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas.
• CPR Healthcare Provider current.
• ACLS required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years previous nursing experience in critical care or acute cardiovascular care area.
• Previous experience in charge nurse or other leadership role desirable.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide care in an evidenced-based environment.

Practice autonomously, consistent with practice standards and research based policy/procedures.

Exercise independent judgment within the context of interdisciplinary patient care.

Provide care/treatment/services within the theoretical framework of synergy.

Delegate tasks appropriate to meet the needs of the individual patient and to the skills of the employee supervised.

Plan, implement, revise and delegate nursing care with patient safety as the primary goal.

Perform necessary technical skills as delineated through education, expertise, and unit requirements.

Incorporate teaching into all aspects of nursing practice.

Document pertinent data in a concise manner.

Participate in development and evaluation of professional practice by participating on unit and/or hospital committees, special projects and attendance at staff meetings and town halls.

Actively participate in unit and/or hospital performance improvement activities.

Attendance and being on time, ready to work your scheduled hours is an essential job function.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

TX RN license.

BSN degree.

BLS and ACLS.

Minimum two years trauma E.R. RN experience.

Will consider ADN with level I trauma Emergency Room experience.

Work Schedule - PRN (as needed)

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates educational opportunities for the organization’s employees that coincide with strategic goals of the organization.
• Looks for opportunities to improve the education function as it relates to employee development.
• Interacts as needed with regulatory agencies such as the State Board Of Nursing, Texas Department of Health, OSHA, and attorney/legal counsel.
• Collaborative efforts are required with various skills desiring clinical affiliation.
• As a member of the HCA Medical Center of Arlington team, the employee makes a significant contribution to the public’s perception of the hospital.
• Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame.
• Demonstrates goods skills in all forms of communication.
• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for the position.
• Adheres to established hospital and department guidelines and protocols.
• Supports hospital mission, vision, and values.
• Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level.
• Demonstrates knowledge/skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages applicable.
• Supervise BLS instructors

Job Qualifications:

• Prefer Clinical Diabetic Educator

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing.

• RN, BSN required.

• Master's preferred.

• Current licensure with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas required.

• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification required. Instructor preferred.

• ACLS Provider and Instructor preferred.

• Three years recent experience in Nursing, preferably in acute care hospital/educational setting.

• Proficiency with word processing software, spreadsheets, and presentation of programs.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the critically ill patient with Congenital Heart Disease and/or Surgery.

The RN in the CHSU will organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care. This plan will be individualized, family centered, and holistic.

The RN in the CHSU will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The RN in the CHSU will participate in CHSU initiatives and process improvement.

The RN in the CHSU will maintain high-quality age specific care for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and young adult population.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• Congenital Heart Experience and/or high-acuity PICU medical-surgical experience preferred.
• BLS for the healthcare provider required upon hire.
• CHSU nurses - PALS will be preferred upon hire but must be obtained within 6 months.
• CCRN preferred.

Work Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities:

• Delivers professional nursing care to all patients in Antepartum.
• Performs assessment and acuity assignment; follows standard of care utilizing Nursing Process in delivery of care; maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions.
• Daily assignment of an RN may include supervision of other nursing personnel and/or students.
• The employee performs all services as they may relate to patient care/treatment with consideration for age/condition of patient.
• Requires basic understanding and ability to utilize the nursing process; requires knowledge and ability necessary to: 1) exercise judgment within the guidelines of medical plan of care, department policy and licensure practice act; 2) assess patients in order to plan, intervene and evaluate care; 3) apply scientific knowledge, use a variety of equipment, and perform multiple technical procedures; 4) make discriminating observations; 5) function as a preceptor; and 6) ability to function as a charge nurse.

MCA is a 340 bed, acute care hospital located in South Arlington. MCA is accredited by The Joint Commission and is designated as the Offical Hospital of the Texas Rangers. Representing more than 40 areas of specialized care, MCA provides a complete lineup of award-winning healthecare services.

Women’s Service:

• Over 4,000 deliveries each year in the dedicated women’s tower.
• Newly renovated 29-bed antepartum and gynecologic surgery unit.
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 24/7 Neonatologists.
• Fetal Diagnostic Center - OB Emergency Department.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Program.
• Childbirth Education Classes.
• Lactation Consultants.
• Gynecologic Robotic Surgery.

Job Qualifications:

• Current licensure as an RN with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR, healthcare provider, issued by the American Heart Association REQUIRED.
• Current NRP issued by American Heart Association REQUIRED.
• Prefer one year of recent experience in Labor & Delivery.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

Provides services in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care for seriously ill, hospitalized patients and their families. Utilizes the nursing process based on an expanded knowledge base of pathophysiology and pharmacology to assist with comprehensive health care assessments, diagnosis, treatments, and management of acute and chronic health conditions. Clinical decisions are formulated in consultation and collaboration with attending physicians.

• BSN required
• MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) preferred
• Certification in Palliative Care/Hospice preferred.
• Current certification in CPR required.
• Minimum of two years of RN experience required.
• Critical care, hospice, and/or oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Effective leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate complex clinical skills within the framework of the nurse practitioner education and guidelines.
• Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required.
• Knowledge of word-processing and familiarity with Microsoft Office required.

The PACU RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
• Provides comfort and support for post-operative patients.
• Evaluates responses to treatments and interventions.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Anticipates case specific needs based on knowledge of procedure and pathophysiology regarding patient and procedure.
• Manages patient’s pain.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors vital signs.
• Maintains aseptic technique and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider, ACLS, PALS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Critical Care experience, required (CCU, ICU, CVICU)
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

PRN call

Four labs; two dedicated to cath lab procedures, one dedicated to EP and one lab can do either. Four man cath lab team. Equipment; Philips xray equipment and acist coronary power injector.

The Cardiac Cath RN provides the nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year Cath Lab experience required.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the Ortho / Neuro Service Line.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, required. Experience in Ortho / Neuro is preferred.
• Current, validated, RN license
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare providers is required.

Co-ordinate the daily running of the Operating Room ensuring an efficient turnover within all surgical service lines. Delegates to staff and holds staff accountable on their daily job duties. Will use clinical judgment and decision making to enhance effective OR efficiency.

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing
• 3 years OR experience required
• Supervisory/Management experience and competent in peri-operative practice
• CNOR with in 6 months
• Must have expertise in the Operating Room providing leadership/management skills.
• Must have working knowledge of overall OR service to add organizational value
• Effective clinical judgment and decision making
• Able to form and maintain professional relationships
• BLS (CPR) & ACLS certified
• BSN required within 24 months of hire into position

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Peri-operative Patients/Surgical Services

• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic OR and pre-surgical area environment
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual OR patients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process
• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver
• Participate in Surgical Services specific initiatives and process improvement
• Promote a supportive OR environment
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs
• Maintain high quality (age specific) care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as assigned
• Support the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Provides pre and post-surgical care of patients ranging from infant to geriatrics who will have (or have had) general anesthesia, epidural/spinal anesthesia and IV sedation
• Monitors all patients for airway and pain management'
• Proficient in interpretation of EKG changes, lab values and hemodynamic monitoring
• Provides care to patients receiving high-risk intravenous therapies and blood components
• Performs direct patient care in the peri-operative patient with duties related in developing a surgical plan of care throughout the continuum
• Following competency verification, may perform and monitor conscious sedation and blood/blood products administration
• Propose the plan of care for pre and post-operative/pre and post procedure patient
• Provides supervision for Patient Care Assistant, LVN, Nurse Techs, student nurses and nurse externs

• Graduate of approved school of nursing.
• Must not have allowed one year to lapse since graduation without employment.
• Surgical experience required unless internship attendee.
• Registered with the State of Texas
• BLS certification

Utilizing the standards set forth for nursing practice by the ANA and ONS, the RN will organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for oncology and medical/surgical patients. It will include individualized, family centered, holistic, supportive, and safe care.

• Current, validated, RN license
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare provider is required
• Current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Cardiovascular Service Line.

Use therapeutic communication in daily practice.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic Intensive Care environment.

Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual ACC patients.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process.

Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care.

Promote a supportive environment that treats patients and families with dignity, respect and appreciation of their lifestyle, religion and culture.

Maintain high quality, age specific care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as assigned.

Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver.

Participate in Cardiovascular Department specific initiatives and process improvement.

Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, nurse technicians, student nurses, and / or nurse interns.

Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• Minimum of one-year experience in Critical Care in an acute care hospital within the last three years required.
• Completed AHA ACLS Provider Course within 12 months of employment, required.
• CCRN preferred
• Experience with high acuity ICU medical / surgical patients is preferred.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Neurovascular Service Line.

Use therapeutic communication in daily practice.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic Intensive Care environment.

Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual ACC patients.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process.

Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care.

Promote a supportive environment that treats patients and families with dignity, respect and appreciation of their lifestyle, religion and culture.

Maintain high quality, age specific care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as assigned.

Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver.

Participate in Neuroovascular Department specific initiatives and process improvement.

Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, nurse technicians, student nurses, and / or nurse interns.

Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• Minimum of one-year experience in Critical Care in an acute care hospital within the last three years required.
• Completed AHA ACLS Provider Course within 12 months of employment, required.
• CCRN preferred
• Experience with high acuity ICU patients is preferred.

Based on assessment data, develops an individualized plan of family centered care for six to eight babies. Supervises and supports LVNs, HUCs and PCAs. Assist in circumcision and supports the physician with treatments as required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Newborn Nursery experience preferred
• Registered with the State of Texas
• NRP and STABLE within first three months of employment
• Basic Life Support

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process/outcomes for the Neuroscience Service Line. Provider of Care:

• Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.
• Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient
• Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems
• Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting
• Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health
• Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others
• Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team
• Evaluate the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions
• Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, required
• Experience in Neuroscience and/or Neuro-Oncology, is preferred
• Current, validated, RN license issued by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas
• Current BLS card issued through the American Heart Association
• ACLS, preferred within 6 months of hire (4S/5S) effective on Jan. 1, 2009
• PALS required on 4S/EMU-effective Jan. 1, 2009.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the critically ill patient with Congenital Heart Disease and/or Surgery.

The RN in the CHSU will organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care. This plan will be individualized, family centered, and holistic.

The RN in the CHSU will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The RN in the CHSU will participate in CHSU initiatives and process improvement.

The RN in the CHSU will maintain high-quality age specific care for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and young adult population.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• Congenital Heart Experience and/or high-acuity PICU medical-surgical experience preferred.
• BLS for the healthcare provider required upon hire.
• CHSU nurses - PALS will be preferred upon hire but must be obtained within 6 months.
• CCRN preferred.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the critically ill patient with Congenital Heart Disease and/or Surgery.

The RN in the CHSU will organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care. This plan will be individualized, family centered, and holistic.

The RN in the CHSU will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The RN in the CHSU will participate in CHSU initiatives and process improvement.

The RN in the CHSU will maintain high-quality age specific care for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and young adult population.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• Congenital Heart Experience and/or high-acuity PICU medical-surgical experience preferred.
• BLS for the healthcare provider required upon hire.
• CHSU nurses - PALS will be preferred upon hire but must be obtained within 6 months.
• CCRN preferred.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Cardiovascular Service Line.

Use therapeutic communication in daily practice.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic Intensive Care environment.

Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual ACC patients.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process.

Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care.

Promote a supportive environment that treats patients and families with dignity, respect and appreciation of their lifestyle, religion and culture.

Maintain high quality, age specific care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as assigned.

Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver.

Participate in Cardiovascular Department specific initiatives and process improvement.

Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, nurse technicians, student nurses, and / or nurse interns.

Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• Minimum of one-year experience in Critical Care in an acute care hospital within the last three years required.
• Completed AHA ACLS Provider Course within 12 months of employment, required.
• CCRN preferred
• Experience with high acuity ICU medical / surgical patients is preferred.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the pulmonary/endocrine. Emphasis on the medical patient with Pulmonary and Endocrine disease process.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN's scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient's (individual and family) responses

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
• Current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Current licensure by the State of Texas
• Current in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider

The Float Pool RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.(ACLS required for critical care areas; PALS required for pediatric areas)
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Utilizing the standards set forth for Nursing Practice by the ANA and ONS, the RN will organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for Epilepsy and/or Neurological patients. It will include individualized, family centered, holistic, supportive, and safe age-specific care.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
• BSN preferred
• Current licensure with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Experience in Epilepsy Monitoring and/or Neurological background preferred.
• ACLS preferred, within 6 months of hire
• PALS required upon hire

Incumbent is responsible for the general nursing activities in the Cardiac Cath Lab, providing quality patient care. The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse is expected to assist with the planning and presentation of departmental inservices and to cross train in areas outside the normal nursing responsibilities. The North Hills Hospital staff member can expect to care for adult patients, including the older adult through geriatric, and pediatric patients from newborn through adolescence. The attached criteria based performance provides a specific set of standards as they relate to age specific competency.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current RN license
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Minimum 1 year ICU, CCU or Cardiac Cath Lab Experience, Cath Lab and EP experience in STRONGLY preferred.
• Current Knowledge of ECG monitoring
• I.A.B.P. experience preferred
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Possess the ability to work as member of a team or independently as the needs require and to prioritize responsibilities
• Clinically proficient in cath lab procedures demonstrating a knowledge of the developmental needs of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patients

Utilizing the standards set forth for Nursing Practice by the ANA and the RN will organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for Clinical Decision Unit patients. It will include individualized, family centered, holistic, supportive, and safe care.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• BLS required, CEN preferred
• ACLS required within one year of hire for nurses working with adult patients
• PALS required within one year of hire for nurses working with pediatric patients
• ACLS/PALS required within one year of hire for nurses caring for both adult and pediatric patients.
• RN interns (based on patient population served) are required to obtain ACLS and /or PALS within one year of internship completion.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Peri-operative Patients/Surgical Services

• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic OR and pre-surgical area environment
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual OR patients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process
• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver
• Participate in Surgical Services specific initiatives and process improvement
• Promote a supportive OR environment
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs
• Maintain high quality (age specific) care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as assigned
• Support the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Provides pre and post-surgical care of patients ranging from infant to geriatrics who will have (or have had) general anesthesia, epidural/spinal anesthesia and IV sedation
• Monitors all patients for airway and pain management’
• Proficient in interpretation of EKG changes, lab values and hemodynamic monitoring
• Provides care to patients receiving high-risk intravenous therapies and blood components
• Performs direct patient care in the peri-operative patient with duties related in developing a surgical plan of care throughout the continuum
• Following competency verification, may perform and monitor conscious sedation and blood/blood products administration
• Propose the plan of care for pre and post-operative/pre and post procedure patient
• Provides supervision for Patient Care Assistant, LVN, Nurse Techs, student nurses and nurse externs

• Graduate of approved school of nursing.
• Must not have allowed one year to lapse since graduation without employment.
• Surgical experience required unless internship attendee.
• Registered with the State of Texas
• BLS certification

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Cardiovascular Service Line.

• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic Intensive Care environment.
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual ACC patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process.
• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care.
• Promote a supportive environment that treats patients and families with dignity, respect and appreciation of their lifestyle, religion and culture.
• Maintain high quality, age specific care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as assigned.
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver.
• Participate in Cardiovascular Department specific initiatives and process improvement.
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, nurse technicians, student nurses, and / or nurse interns.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• Minimum of one-year experience in Critical Care in an acute care hospital within the last three years required.
• Completed AHA ACLS Provider Course within 12 months of employment, required.
• CCRN preferred
• Experience with high acuity ICU medical / surgical patients is preferred

Work Schedule: FT Days (7a-7p, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The Operating Room RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinates the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the proper handling of specimens.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN, BSN preferred.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed/Varies)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

Under the supervision of the VP Ancillary Services, and indirect supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, monitors patients undergoing invasive radiological procedures. Performs the duties of a circulating nurse.

1. Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital, and external regulatory agency guidelines.
2. Performs duties as circulating nurse during special procedures, assists with patient care issues in the department.
3. In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, utilizes the nursing process to evaluate, and intervenes on patient needs and document as appropriate.
4. Assists in preparation of patients for procedures and ensures that criteria for invasive procedures is met.
5. Demonstrates desirable work habits.
6. Performs other duties as needed.
7. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the bariatric patient.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• 1-2 years prior ICU/CCU critical care experience
• 1-2 years prior experience in Special Procedures preferred
• Ability to read arrhythmia’s and perform all CPR duties
• Current RN-Texas State license or temporary permit to practice in Texas
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the Stem Cell Transplant and hematologic disorders patients.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, required.
• Experience in Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) is preferred.
• Current, validated, RN license
• Experienced as a Certified Oncology Nurse is preferred.
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare providers is required.
• ACLS required within 1 year

Work Schedule: FT Days (rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

Under the supervision of the VP Ancillary Services, and indirect supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, monitors patients undergoing invasive radiological procedures. Performs the duties of a circulating nurse.

1. Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital, and external regulatory agency guidelines.
2. Performs duties as circulating nurse during special procedures, assists with patient care issues in the department.
3. In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, utilizes the nursing process to evaluate, and intervenes on patient needs and document as appropriate.
4. Assists in preparation of patients for procedures and ensures that criteria for invasive procedures is met.
5. Demonstrates desirable work habits.
6. Performs other duties as needed.
7. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the bariatric patient.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• 1-2 years prior ICU/CCU critical care experience
• 1-2 years prior experience in Special Procedures preferred
• Ability to read arrhythmia’s and perform all CPR duties
• Current RN-Texas State license or temporary permit to practice in Texas
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the Stem Cell Transplant and hematologic disorders patients.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, required.
• Experience in Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) is preferred.
• Current, validated, RN license
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare providers is required.
• ACLS required within 1 year

• Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Continuing education in lactation and breastfeeding required.
• Minimum of two years experience in maternal-child health nursing in an acute care setting.
• Experience with breastfeeding management require
• Current license with the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas or a temporary permit.
• IBCLC required
• BLS, NRP

Work Schedule: PRN (Varies)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The PCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN required within 2 years of hire.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Utilizes the nursing process based on an expanded knowledge base of pathophysiology and pharmacology to provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with potential or actual cardiovascular health needs. Clinical decisions are formulated in consultation and collaboration with attending physicians. As an advanced practice nurse, the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will participate in activities that contribute to education, consultation and research at various levels.

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• BSN and MSN with emphasis in acute care of patients with cardiovascular disease
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and/ or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Current certification in CPR and ACLS
• Prescriptive Authority/DEA#
• Minimum of two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred
• Critical care experience required
• Effective leadership, teaching, research and communication skills
• Able to demonstrate complex clinical skills within the framework of the nurse practitioner education and guidelines
• Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required
• Should be able to function independently within a clinic and hospital setting
• Acute Care Certification required

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed/Varies)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The PACU RN:

• Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital, and external regulatory agency guidelines.
• Demonstrates desirable work habits and promotes personal growth and professionalism in the work environment.
• Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities of a post anesthesia nurse using the nursing process.
• Provides and documents quality patient care consistently according to hospital standards and policy/procedures.
• Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the department of nursing services.
• Assumes accountability for Post Anesthesia patients by assessing the patients’ physical and psychosocial condition based on observation, interview with the patient/significant other, physician diagnosis, lab findings and any other pertinent information.
• Uses professional judgment to prescribe a nursing plan of care based on assessment data that is intended to achieve measurable outcomes consistent with assessment of patients’ condition and physician treatment plan. Documents and communicates the plan of care to other team members.
• Delegates to and or directs licensed and non licensed personnel if necessary. Provides guidance and demonstrates appropriate patient care methods as necessary.
• Evaluates patients’ response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plan and/or contacts physicians as circumstances require.
• Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital, and external regulatory agency guidelines.
• Educates patients/significant others based on their procedure. Provides written instructions, medication list and educational materials.
• Maintains a safe and clean patient care environment.
• Maintains professional competence through attendance at mandatory and other job related educational opportunities.
• Understands how applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions.
• Demonstrates actions to reasonably prevent, detect and report unethical and unlawful business practice.
• Performs assigned job functions in a fiscally responsible manner and in accordance with Hospital and departmental policies and procedures regarding business practices.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment of care by: actively participating in hospital and department safety education and training programs; performing position duties in a safe manner; reporting hazardous conditions or unsafe practices; and abiding by all applicable safety policies and regulations.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the bariatric patient.

Addendum - charge nurse - participation in activities that promote quality patient care and efficient functioning of unit.

Perianesthesia nursing roles:

• Focuses on validation of existing information and completion of preparation of the patient for surgery
• Assesses the patient and develops a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological, educational, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of the patient/family/significant other for the pre-op and post-op phase of surgery.
• Provides post anesthesia nursing care and transitions them to Phase II recovery
• Prepares the patient/family/significant other for care in the home or extended care level of care.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Training Experience Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing, BSN preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current ACLS required; if GN must obtain within six-months of hire.

Work Schedule: FT Days (Weekdays Only)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth's medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities:

The CVOR RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinates the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the proper handling of specimens.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Current Texas licensure as an RN, BSN preferred.
• Current certification as a BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Must have at least 2 years of current experience in the operating room, open heart experience is preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule: FT Nights (7p-7a, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The CVPCU Nurse:

1. Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital and external regulatory agency guidelines.

2. Demonstrates desirable work habits and promotes personal growth and professionalism in the work environment.

3. Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities of a critical care nurse using the nursing process.

4. Provides and documents quality patient care consistently according to hospital standards and policy/procedures.

5. Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the department of nursing services.

6. Addendum - charge nurse - participation in activities that promote quality patient care and efficient functioning of unit.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Training Experience Required

Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing BSN required within 2 years of hire

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

Current BCLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Current Specialty certification preferred

Serves as an advanced practitioner in heart failure care, working as practitioner, educator, consultant, coordinator, researcher, program planner and program implementer. Works as a collaborator, and liaison between heart failure patients, families, nurses, physicians, administration, and other health care services and community service providers. The nurse practitioner conducts initial evaluations with a focus on medical history, physical assessment, education, disease management, ongoing monitoring and early interventions. Provides primary care and patient education and prescribe patient care intervention to adults and families. The Nurse Practitioner will work within the clinical protocols, recommendations and guidelines stet for by the Medical Director.

• Serves as an advanced practitioner in heart failure care.
• Conducts and facilitates research in heart failure.
• Evaluates patient care provided to the HF patient population and provides guidance and consultation to management and the health care team.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends, incorporates valid research findings into clinical practice.
• Incorporates education into practice with defined patient population (i.e., staff education and patient/family education).
• Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital, and external regulatory agency guidelines
• Administrative/leadership/consultant. Serves as a consultant in the development and attainment of organizational goals. Enhances the efficiency, cost effectiveness, and clinical outcomes of specific patient population, and provides consultation services to health care providers and consumers within the institution and community.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and dictation in patient medical records.
• Promotes personal growth and professionalism in the work environment; demonstrates desirable work habits.

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Three years clinical experience in HF
• Accessible to patients after hours by phone
• Current licensure as an APRN in the state of Texas
• Specialty area certification
• ACLS certification

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Peri-operative Patients/Surgical Services

• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic OR and pre-surgical area environment
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual OR patients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process
• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver
• Participate in Surgical Services specific initiatives and process improvement
• Promote a supportive OR environment
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs
• Maintain high quality (age specific) care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as assigned
• Support the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Provides pre and post-surgical care of patients ranging from infant to geriatrics who will have (or have had) general anesthesia, epidural/spinal anesthesia and IV sedation
• Monitors all patients for airway and pain management'
• Proficient in interpretation of EKG changes, lab values and hemodynamic monitoring
• Provides care to patients receiving high-risk intravenous therapies and blood components
• Performs direct patient care in the peri-operative patient with duties related in developing a surgical plan of care throughout the continuum
• Following competency verification, may perform and monitor conscious sedation and blood/blood products administration
• Propose the plan of care for pre and post-operative/pre and post procedure patient
• Provides supervision for Patient Care Assistant, LVN, Nurse Techs, student nurses and nurse externs

• Graduate of approved school of nursing.
• Must not have allowed one year to lapse since graduation without employment.
• Surgical experience required unless internship attendee.
• Registered with the State of Texas
• BLS certification

Medical Center of Lewisville is focused on providing high-quality care to our community - we can prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing family-centered care with our talented team of healthcare professionals, technology and customer-friendly environment. We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual, we treat all those that we serve with compassion and kindness, we act with honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives. At the Medical Center of Lewisville we trust our colleagues as valuable team members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity.

The Operating Room RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinates the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the proper handling of specimens.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimun two years experience in the OR as an RN

Work Schedule: FT Nights, 7p-7a rotating weekends

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities:

• Delivers professional nursing care to all patients in Fetal Diagnostic Center and Labor and Delivery.
• Performs assessment and acuity assignment.
• Follows standard of care utilizing Nursing Process in delivery of care,
• Maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions.
• Daily assignment of an RN may include supervision of other nursing personnel and/or students.

• The employee performs all services as they may relate to patient care/treatment with consideration for age/condition of patient.

• Requires basic understanding and ability to utilize the nursing process; requires knowledge and ability necessary to:

1) exercise judgment within the guidelines of medical plan of care, department policy and licensure practice act;

2) assess patients in order to plan, intervene and evaluate care;

3) apply scientific knowledge, use a variety of equipment, and perform multiple technical procedures;

4) make discriminating observations;

5) function as a preceptor;

6) ability to function as a charge nurse.

MCA is a 340 bed, acute care hospital located in South Arlington. MCA is accredited by The Joint Commission and is designated as the Offical Hospital of the Texas Rangers. Representing more than 40 areas of specialized care, MCA provides a complete lineup of award-winning healthecare services.

Women’s Service:

• Over 4,000 deliveries each year in the dedicated women’s tower.
• Newly renovated 29-bed antepartum and gynecologic surgery unit.
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 24/7 Neonatologists.
• Fetal Diagnostic Center - OB Emergency Department.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Program.
• Childbirth Education Classes.
• Lactation Consultants.
• Gynecologic Robotic Surgery.

Job Qualifications:

• Current licensure as an RN with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.

• Current CPR, healthcare provider, issued by the American Heart Association. REQUIRED.

• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) issued by American Heart Association. REQUIRED.

• Prefer one year of recent experience.

• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Peri-operative Patients/Surgical Services

• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic OR and pre-surgical area environment
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual OR patients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process
• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver
• Participate in Surgical Services specific initiatives and process improvement
• Promote a supportive OR environment
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs
• Maintain high quality (age specific) care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as assigned
• Support the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Provides pre and post-surgical care of patients ranging from infant to geriatrics who will have (or have had) general anesthesia, epidural/spinal anesthesia and IV sedation
• Monitors all patients for airway and pain management'
• Proficient in interpretation of EKG changes, lab values and hemodynamic monitoring
• Provides care to patients receiving high-risk intravenous therapies and blood components
• Performs direct patient care in the peri-operative patient with duties related in developing a surgical plan of care throughout the continuum
• Following competency verification, may perform and monitor conscious sedation and blood/blood products administration
• Propose the plan of care for pre and post-operative/pre and post procedure patient
• Provides supervision for Patient Care Assistant, LVN, Nurse Techs, student nurses and nurse externs

• Graduate of approved school of nursing.
• Must not have allowed one year to lapse since graduation without employment.
• Surgical experience required unless internship attendee.
• Registered with the State of Texas
• BLS certification

The Critical Care RN manages the nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year hospital ICU experience required.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed/Varies)

Delivers professional nursing care to all patient populations in the Med/Surg Unit. Performs acuity assignment; follows standard of care utilizing Nursing Process in delivery of care; maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions.

Evidence of basic understanding and ability to utilize the nursing process. Demonstrate some knowledge, ability and judgement necessary to perform within the guidelines of the disease specific care of patient that are but not limited to: neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic and cardiology disorders. Prepare plan of care with the assistance of hospital/department policies and licensure practice act. Assesses tients in order to plan, intervene and evaluate care; apply scientific and technical knowledge; use a variety of equipment and makes decisions utilizing basic critical thinking skills.

• Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse.
• Clinical practice experience in the clinical specialty of his/her unit.
• Current CPR.
• ACLS required if it is required of other RNs on the assigned unit. Otherwise, ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in specialty area of unit.
• Basic computer knowledge.

RN - Registered Nurse – PCU – Progressive Care Unit ICU Stepdown

RN - Registered Nurse – PCU – Progressive Care Unit – 7pm-7am Nights

Las Colinas Medical Center

Las Colinas Medical Center is more…more career for you

As an employee of Las Colinas Medical Center you are part of something more...something bigger. In fact, Las Colinas Medical Center is part of the HCA system, the largest hospital network in the nation. As a part of this family, you will enjoy a level of career support unlike anywhere else. Of the 300 facilities across the nation, Las Colinas Medical Center has ranked among HCA’s Top 10 in employee engagement and has ranked in the Top 20 in each of the past four years!!—which means you’ll work with a family who deeply shares your commitment to quality care.

If you have the talent, the passion and the need to be a part of something great, then at Las Colinas Medical Center, you can take your life’s mission to higher levels. Thrive in our beautiful, modern facility, and unleash that creative leader potential that’s deep within you. Take ownership of a five-star career awaiting you.

Las Colinas Medical Center is a 100 bed full service medical hospital offering the latest in high-tech equipment and friendly, competent staff. Visit our website at http://www.lascolinasismore.com/ to see for yourself why you should join our team!

Job Description

The RN - Registered Nurse – PCU – Progressive Care Unit is a professional who is responsible and accountable for planning, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to the progressive care patient within the context of organizational and nursing philosophies and goals.

We’re proud to offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Extended Illness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

24 hour accessible gym for employees

Discounted ticket rates at many local attractions

Discounted rates at Primrose School of Las Colinas private preschool

• & more

keywords: BSN, Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science Nursing, MSN, RN, Registered Nurse, R.N., Nurse, Critical Care, Progressive care, ICU, PCU, step down, Irving; Irving, TX; Irving, Texas; Dallas Fort Worth area; DFW; Dallas metroplex; Dallas/Fort Worth; Dallas, Texas; Dallas, TX; TX; metro Dallas

IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR RN - Registered Nurse – PCU – Progressive Care Unit

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a PCU/Critical Care unit
• Must have current or compact licensure in the state of Texas
• BLS, ACLS

RN – Registered Nurse – ED – Emergency Room

RN – Registered Nurse – ED – Emergency Room * Full Time, 7pm-7am Nights

Las Colinas Medical Center

Las Colinas Medical Center is more…more career for you

As an employee of Las Colinas Medical Center you are part of something more...something bigger. In fact, Las Colinas Medical Center is part of the HCA system, the largest hospital network in the nation. As a part of this family, you will enjoy a level of career support unlike anywhere else. Of the 300 facilities across the nation, Las Colinas Medical Center has ranked among HCA’s Top 10 in employee engagement and has ranked in the Top 20 in each of the past four years!!—which means you’ll work with a family who deeply shares your commitment to quality care.

If you have the talent, the passion and the need to be a part of something great, then at Las Colinas Medical Center, you can take your life’s mission to higher levels. Thrive in our beautiful, modern facility, and unleash that creative leader potential that’s deep within you. Take ownership of a five-star career awaiting you.

Las Colinas Medical Center is a 100 bed full service medical hospital offering the latest in high-tech equipment and friendly, competent staff. Visit our website at http://www.lascolinasismore.com/ to see for yourself why you should join our team!

Job Description

The RN – Registered Nurse – ED – Emergency Room is proficient as a critical care nurse. The position requires ability to interact effectively with patients at all growth and development stages, and to interact with patients and families in crisis. Assists physicians with procedures, within their scope of practice. Excellent documentation skills required. The registered nurse is able to work with minimal supervision. Critical thinking skills depict ability to prioritize patient needs and coordinate services in compliance with EMTALA. Documents performance of peers through peer review process. Participates in Performance and Process improvement activities. Supports the success of the ED Team. Collaborates effectively with physician team members and unit supervisor; computer literate.

We’re proud to offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Extended Illness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

24 hour accessible gym for employees

Discounted ticket rates at many local attractions

Discounted rates at Primrose School of Las Colinas private preschool

& more

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IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR RN – Registered Nurse – ED – Emergency Room

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in an Emergency Room unit
• Must have current or compact licensure in the state of Texas
• BLS, ACLS

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The Operating Room RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinates the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the proper handling of specimens.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN, BSN preferred.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule: FT Nights (7p-7a, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The PCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN required within 2 years of hire.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule: FT Nights (7p-7a, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and Training Experience Required
• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certifications required; if not already certified must be received within one-year of employment if not already certified.

RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas BSN required within 2 years of hire

Current BCLS certification

Current ACLS certification; Graduate Nurses and RN’s with less than one-year of experience have six-months from date of hire to obtain. Nurses with greater than one-year of experience must have upon hire into the ED.

Current Specialty certification preferred

Dept: Neuro ICU

Work Schedule: FT Nights (7p-7a, rotating weekends)

Under the supervision of the director/manager or designee, the registered nurse provides holistic, individualized patient care in response to identified needs of the patient with neurological/neurosurgical conditions. Additional functions will be performed in accordance with the AANN standards and Nurse Practice Act in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.

The Neuro ICU RN:

• Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital and external regulatory agency guidelines.
• Demonstrates desirable work habits and promotes personal growth and professionalism in the work environment.
• Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities of a critical care nurse using the nursing process.
• Provides and documents quality patient care consistently according to hospital standards and policy/procedures.
• Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the department of nursing services.

1. Addendum - charge nurse - participation in activities that promote quality patient care and efficient functioning of unit.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Training Experience Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing, BSN preferred within 2 years of hire
• RN with current license or RN with a temporary permit to practice in Texas
• Experience with high acuity neuro/neurosurgical patients is preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification. (New graduates (nurse with less than one year RN experience) and/or nurse interns hired into these areas will have 6 months to complete the ACLS course)
• Current Specialty certification preferred
• Current CNRN or CCRN preference

Denton Regional Medical Center is a 208 bed, full service hospital that serves the growing population of Denton, Wise, Cooke and Montague Counties. Offering a full-spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced open-heart surgery and trauma programs, Denton Regional’s more than 850 employees and 300 physicians are constantly striving to offer the highest quality service to the North Texas area. At Denton Regional Medical Center we feel that customer service is an important part of every person’s job and strive to enhance community health through our service with compassion, excellence and efficiency.

The RN is responsible for decisions and actions within the domain of nursing practice. Important aspects of this responsibility are the promotion of a safe and therapeutic environment for both the recipients and providers of nursing care; acquisition of specialized knowledge skills and additional formal education to provide specialized care; demonstration and validation of competence in nursing practice; clinical practice consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of this facility; and supervision of other staff as designated within the department.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Previous critical care experience strongly preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of care, navigation, and development of program for the Heart & Vascular Service Line to include the Dallas Valve Institute, Non-invasive Cardiology, and Vascular Departments

Navigation of all patient care throughout the care continuum

within the comprehensive Heart and Vascular Program and institute model

Management of all alerts and care assurance protocols to ensure proper treatment and follow-up care extending past hospital walls

Maintain databases associated with the alerts and protocols and facilitate proper tracking, follow-up, and communication flow between physicians, staff and patients

Participate in comprehensive program development.

Collaborate with Cardiovascular MDs, NPs and research partners.

Act as a liaison for evaluating and developing patient-centered care for the structural heart disease population.

Develop clinical protocols derived from evidence-based research for patient therapies.

Monitor clinical outcomes, identify quality analysis needs, and contribute to quality guidelines in collaboration with ACC and STS guidelines.

Provide community outreach opportunities for staff, physicians and rural educational.

Provide daily oversight of department operations and staff.

Development of internal database to monitor patient outcomes, research opportunities and financial stewardship.

Provide patient follow-up in clinic in coordination with structural heart disease patients, family and referring physicians

Conduct evaluations on annual basis of direct reports with collaboration of supervisory team.

Master’s degree in nursing or Physician Assistant

Graduate from an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner Program, or Physician Assistant Program

3 years of advanced practice nurse or physician assistant experience preferred

Prior Cardiovascular experience with clinic oversight preferred

Certification in specialty

Strong Clinical experience required

Previous management of staff preferred

Previous program development experience preferred

Current RN licensure in the State of Texas.

Evidence of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (TXBNE) recognition as an APRN.

Certification for Clinical Nurse Specialist if recognition granted after 12/31/95.

Must successfully complete ACLS within6 months of hire.

Current American Heart Association BLS provider card.

Utilizing the standards set forth for nursing practice by the ANA and ONS, the RN will organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for oncology and medical/surgical patients. It will include individualized, family centered, holistic, supportive, and safe care.

• Current, validated, RN license
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare provider is required
• Current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the Ortho / Neuro Service Line.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, required. Experience in Ortho / Neuro is preferred.
• Current, validated, RN license
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare providers is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Hospital Administration (CNO), Trauma Program Manager (TPM), Trauma Program Medical Director, Emergency Services Leadership, will coordinate the activities of the hospitals trauma program under the direction of the TPM.
• Works with TPM to identify injured patients, monitoring provisions of service, facilitating, communicating, and multi-tasking with individual practitioners for optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Participate in local and regional trauma committees, representing Medical Center Arlington's Trauma Program.
• Serve as a clinical nurse resource, assist with education of staff, data collection, entry, monitoring of patient care and data, generation of statistical analysis, along with performance improvement programs.
• Meets frequently with MCA EMS Liaison and local EMS systems to create effective communication and team building to benefit patient care.
• Participates in direct patient care as needed.
• Ensures adherence to MCAs mission, vision, and values and departmental policies and procedures.
• This role supports emergency preparedness activities as it relates to the care of trauma patients.
• The Trauma Nurse Coordinator (TNC) is responsible for the coordination of the clinical, educational, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all components of the Trauma Services Program.
• Collaborates with all healthcare professionals to establish the standards of trauma care, and assures that all are current with ACS and Level III designation requirements from TDH.
• Responsible for assisting in developing, coordinating, and implementing trauma care policies and procedures governing trauma care nursing.
• The TNC acts as a resource person and consultant to all patient care areas regarding nursing care, problem solving, identification, and correction of problems as related to the trauma patient.
• Responsible for directing the Trauma Performance Improvement components required to maintain Level III standards.
• Assesses needs, evaluates alternatives and recommends physical facilities, equipment and supplies for trauma care delivery.
• Responsible for maintaining effective lines of communication with the Texas Department of Health, American College of Surgeons, surrounding area EMS systems and the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council.
• The TNC performs other duties as assigned.reparedness activities as it relates to the care of trauma patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, issued by American Heart Association.
• Current TNCC, ENPC or PALS. ACLS required.
• Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course, Association for the Advancement of Automotive or Trauma Registrar Course, and Trauma Program Manager's Course or Texas Trauma Designation Course within 12 months of hire.
• Member of the Texas Trauma Coordinators Forum and Member of Society of Trauma Nurses preferred.Minimum five (5) years experience in a Critical Care Department, pre-hospital EMS experience preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in a Critical Care Department, pre-hospital EMS experience preferred.

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed/Varies)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The CVICU Nurse:

1. Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital and external regulatory agency guidelines.
2. Demonstrates desirable work habits and promotes personal growth and professionalism in the work environment.
3. Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities of a critical care nurse using the nursing process.
4. Provides and documents quality patient care consistently according to hospital standards and policy/procedures.
5. Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the department of nursing services.
6. Addendum - charge nurse - participation in activities that promote quality patient care and efficient functioning of unit.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Training Experience Required

• Experience with high acuity critical care patients is preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing, BSN required within 2 yrs of hire

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current Specialty certification preferred

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed/Varies)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth's medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The Endoscopy RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after the procedure.
• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician during examination and procedures.
• Coordinates the procedure room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The Endoscopy RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after the procedure.
• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician during examination and procedures.
• Coordinates the procedure room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule: FT Days (7a-7p, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The Surgical ICU Nurse:

• Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.

• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice.

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic Intensive Care environment.

• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual ACC patients.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process.

• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care.

• Promote a supportive environment that treats patients and families with dignity, respect and appreciation of their lifestyle, religion and culture.

• Maintain high quality, age specific care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as assigned.

• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver.

• Participate in SICU Department specific initiatives and process improvement.

• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, nurse technicians, student nurses, and / or nurse interns.

• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• Minimum of one-year experience in Critical Care in an acute care hospital within the last three years required.
• Current BLS and ACLS.
• CCRN preferred
• Experience with high acuity ICU medical / surgical patients is preferred.

Work Schedule: PT Nights (Rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth's medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The CVPCU Nurse:

1. Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital and external regulatory agency guidelines.

2. Demonstrates desirable work habits and promotes personal growth and professionalism in the work environment.

3. Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities of a critical care nurse using the nursing process.

4. Provides and documents quality patient care consistently according to hospital standards and policy/procedures.

5. Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the department of nursing services.

6. Addendum - charge nurse - participation in activities that promote quality patient care and efficient functioning of unit.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Training Experience Required

Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing BSN required within 2 years of hire

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

Current BCLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Current Specialty certification preferred

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed/Varies)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The CCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN required within 2 years of hire.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum one year critical care experience.

Work Schedule: FT Nights (7p-7a, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The CCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN required within 2 years of hire.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum one year critical care experience.

THIS POSITION IS PRN

Medical Center of Lewisville is focused on providing high-quality care to our community - we can prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing family-centered care with our talented team of healthcare professionals, technology and customer-friendly environment. We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual, we treat all those that we serve with compassion and kindness, we act with honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives. At the Medical Center of Lewisville we trust our colleagues as valuable team members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity.

The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Current licensure as an RN

• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS Certification or attainted within 6 months of hire.
• ENPC or PALS Certifications required within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing Required.
• Staff RN's not hired in a graduate nurse or intern status, must have a minimum of two years recent nursing experience in area of practice in an acute care setting.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the critically ill pediatric patient.

The RN in the PICU will organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care. This plan will be individualized, family centered, and holistic.

The RN in the PICU will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The RN in PICU will participate in PICU initiatives and process improvement.

The RN in the PICU will maintain high-quality age specific care for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and young adult population.

The RN in the PICU will support the mission, vision and values of the organization.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• BLS for the healthcare provider required upon hire.
• Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses - PALS will be preferred upon hire but must be obtained within 6 months.
• RN Interns will be required to obtain the required verifications for their area of practice within one year of internship completion.
• CCRN preferred.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the critically ill pediatric patient.

The RN in the PICU will organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care. This plan will be individualized, family centered, and holistic.

The RN in the PICU will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The RN in PICU will participate in PICU initiatives and process improvement.

The RN in the PICU will maintain high-quality age specific care for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and young adult population.

The RN in the PICU will support the mission, vision and values of the organization.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• BLS for the healthcare provider required upon hire.
• Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses - PALS will be preferred upon hire but must be obtained within 6 months.
• RN Interns will be required to obtain the required verifications for their area of practice within one year of internship completion.
• CCRN preferred.

Full time 7p-7a

The Neuro ICU RN manages the nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year hospital ICU experience required.
• Neuro experience preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

CORE VALUES:

Compassion, Safety Awareness, Innovation, Adaptable, Investment, Professionalism/Accountability

PRINCIPLE JOB VALUES:

Communication, Managing Work, Stress Tolerance, Quality Orientation, Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Directs and supervises licensed and unlicensed personnel in performance of their duties

Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery and supervision of patient care

Assesses the patients for psychosocial and educational needs

Develops a treatment plan addressing the psychosocial and educational needs of the patient, and revises the plan as needed

Communicates with physicians and other team members regarding progress and needs of patients

Intervenes with patients as guided by the treatment plan or clinical judgment

Collaborates with team members in development and implementation of milieu activities

Educates patients in medications, illness and other health needs

Administers and documents medications

Evaluates and documents patient responses

Participates in team meetings and Quality Improvement activities

Must be able to demonstrate competence on use of SAMA and other restraint and seclusion techniques

Performs assessment, screening, and interventions regarding pain management

Follows through with tasks/problems and gives feedback as needed.

Contributes to the learning of new employees, students and other personnel.

Adheres to hospital polices and procedures and regulatory requirements

Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to the Code of Conduct

Conduct reflects the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Current CPR and SAMA certification is required or to be obtained during orientation. Experience or education with a focus on crisis stabilization, age specific needs, and/or knowledge of chronic mental illness and chemical dependency is preferred. Strong communication skills in both oral and written format recommended. Typing strongly preferred with a minimum of 20 words per minute. Must be flexible and service oriented.

FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work schedule: FT Days, including call.

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities:

The Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for provision of direct nursing care as assigned by OR Charge nurse and/or OR Manager and in accordance with established policies and procedures of North Hills Hospital. In collaboration with the patient, the patient's family and other members of the health care team, the surgery RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and coordinates the surgical treatment plans.

The surgery RN provides professional nursing care to the surgical patient utilizing the nursing process; collaborates and coordinates with other members of the surgical team including physicians to deliver quality health care immediately pre, intra and immediately post surgical procedure. Responsible for assuring that the surgical procedure is properly prepared for and assures quality care for the patient.

The surgery RN is responsible for the facilitation, coordination and direction of the assigned surgical procedure. The surgery RN is responsible for the Development and maintenance of positive work relations with all internal and external customers.

Job Requirements:

• Current TX RN license.

• BCLS required

• ACLS-upon employment or within 90 days of hire date.

• Preferred two years of operating room experience or two years of critical care experience.

• CNOR preferred

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act with emphasis on the cardiovascular service line

• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic Telemetry, Progressive Care environment
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual Telemetry/PCU patients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process
• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver
• Participate in cardiovascular department specific initiatives and process improvement
• Promote a supportive Telemetry/PCU environment
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistant, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs
• Maintain high quality (age specific) care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as assigned

Support the mission, vision and values of the organization

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Any new graduates of RN programs will provide proof of intent to complete license examination
• RN license or new graduate proof of intent to test
• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful licensure as an RN

1. Acute care experience within last 5 years required
2. Experience with cardiovascular/telemetry patients, preferred
3. Requirement may be waived upon the discretion of the manager, examples including, but not limited to:
4. Completed RN re-entry/refresher course
5. Demonstrated all initial competencies
6. Less than one year since graduation from school of nursing
7. Employment coincides with appropriate MCDH internship program

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the pulmonary/endocrine. Emphasis on the medical patient with Pulmonary and Endocrine disease process.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient’s (individual and family) responses

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
• Current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Current licensure by the State of Texas
• Current in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider

The Float Pool RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.(ACLS required for critical care areas; PALS required for pediatric areas)
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) - Surgery (OR)

Denton Regional Medical Center is a 208 bed, full service hospital that serves the growing population of Denton, Wise, Cooke and Montague Counties. Offering a full-spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced open-heart surgery and trauma programs, Denton Regional's more than 850 employees and 300 physicians are constantly striving to offer the highest quality service to the North Texas area. At Denton Regional Medical Center we feel that customer service is an important part of every person's job and strive to enhance community health through our service with compassion, excellence and efficiency.

The CVOR RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinates the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the proper handling of specimens.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
• OR certification preferred.
• One year recent experience in operating room preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

The Medical Surgical RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN in TX.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year hospital med surg nursing experience required.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Utilizing the standards set forth for Nursing Practice by the ANA and the RN will organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for Clinical Decision Unit patients. It will include individualized, family centered, holistic, supportive, and safe care.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners State of Texas.
• BLS required, CEN preferred
• ACLS required within one year of hire for nurses working with adult patients
• PALS required within one year of hire for nurses working with pediatric patients
• ACLS/PALS required within one year of hire for nurses caring for both adult and pediatric patients.
• RN interns (based on patient population served) are required to obtain ACLS and /or PALS within one year of internship completion.

Utilizing the standards set forth for nursing practice by the ANA and ONS, the RN will organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for oncology and medical/surgical patients. It will include individualized, family centered, holistic, supportive, and safe care.

• Current, validated, RN license
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare provider is required
• Current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Denton Regional Medical Center is a 208 bed, full service hospital that serves the growing population of Denton, Wise, Cooke and Montague Counties. Offering a full-spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced open-heart surgery and trauma programs, Denton Regional’s more than 850 employees and 300 physicians are constantly striving to offer the highest quality service to the North Texas area. At Denton Regional Medical Center we feel that customer service is an important part of every person’s job and strive to enhance community health through our service with compassion, excellence and efficiency.

Single Day Surgery is a 24 bed unit dedicated to providing pre-operative instruction and care for surgical patients, with a focus on excellence in customer service. Our nurses are all ACLS, BLS, and PALS certified to ensure highly skilled nursing care is delivered to our diverse patient population, which encompasses a wide variety of age groups and diagnoses.

The RN is responsible for decisions and actions within the domain of nursing practice. Important aspects of this responsibility are the promotion of a safe and therapeutic environment for both the recipients and providers of nursing care; acquisition of specialized knowledge skills and additional formal education to provide specialized care; demonstration and validation of competence in nursing practice; clinical practice consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of this facility; and supervision of other staff as designated within the department.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider required
• ACLS and PALS certification required within 6 months of hire
• One year recent experience in Day Surgery preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• Speciality Certification preferred
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds

Utilizing the standards set forth for Nursing Practice by the ANA and ONS, the RN will organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for Epilepsy and/or Neurological patients. It will include individualized, family centered, holistic, supportive, and safe age-specific care.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
• BSN preferred
• Current licensure with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Experience in Epilepsy Monitoring and/or Neurological background preferred.
• ACLS preferred, within 6 months of hire
• PALS required upon hire

GALLUP ASSESSMENT REQUIRED - 2ND STEP IN APPLICATION PROCESS ON APPLICATION PAGE (SCROLL DOWN)

HOURS: 12P - 12A

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, required (issued by American Heart Association).
• ACLS required, (issued by American Heart Association).
• Current TNCC, ENPC or PALS certification preferred (issued by American Heart Association).
• Prefer one year of recent experience.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner is a collaborative member of the health care team. The Cardiology Nurse Practioner delivers nursing and collaborative medical aspects of care to specific populations within the scope of care delineated by the licensing board, professional standards of care and as outlined through the medical staff credentialing process. The Cardiology nurse Practitioner collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and participate in the medical aspects patient care including assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment and procedures, and the carrying out of signing of prescription drug orders in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, the Texas Nurse Practice Act, and the Texas Medical Practice Act. The Cardiology Nurse Practioner reviews the plan of care and intervenes when necessary to ensure adequate delivery of quality health care in a cost-effective way. Works in conjunction with cardiovascular services,nursing staff and medical staff to ensure the highest level of care for patients. Is responsible for ensuring that cardiology services are performed in conjunction with the mission and values of Medical Center Arlington and HCA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivery of advanced nursing care for assigned patients, performs nursing assessments.

• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members and ancillary services.

• Responsible for delegation within scope of practice to provide safe and effective care to patient population.

• Integrates behavior standards and AIDET fundamentals of service into all workactivities.

• It is the responsibility of each staff member to work to exceed customer expectations and create an environment of exceptional service.

• The goal of the Cardiovascular Services is to provide a sense of personalized care and positive experiences for our patients, families, and visitors.

• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practioners.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.

• BSN or MSN with emphasis in acute care patients with cardiovascular disease.

• Current CPR - healthcare provider, issued by American Heart Association.

• Current ACLS certification, issued by American Heart Association.

• Prescriptive Authority/DEA#.

Work Schedule: FT Nights (7p-7a, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth's medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The PCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN required within 2 years of hire.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule: FT Days (7a-7p, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The PCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN required within 2 years of hire.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule: FT Nights (7p-7a, rotating weekends)

Delivers professional nursing care to patient populations in the Intensive Care Unit which includes but are not limited to general cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, stroke and other complex disease states with cardiac and vascular co-morbitities. Performs assessments, follows standards of care and disease specific protocols utilizing the Nursing Process in delivery of care. Maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions.

Responsible for delivery of professional nursing care for assigned patients, performs nursing assessments / care plan implementation / implementation of treatment / evaluation of treatment / and discharge planning. Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members and ancillary services. Responsible for delegation within scope of practice to provide safe and effective care to patient population. Integrates behavior standards and AIDET fundamentals of service into all work activities.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, issued by American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification, issued by American Heart Association.
• Prefer one year of recent experience in a telemetry monitored unit.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

Work Schedule: FT Days (7a-7p, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The CCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN required within 2 years of hire.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum one year critical care experience.

RN - Registered Nurse – Med/Surg PRN

RN - Registered Nurse – Med/Surg – PRN

Las Colinas Medical Center

Las Colinas Medical Center is more…more career for you

As an employee of Las Colinas Medical Center you are part of something more...something bigger. In fact, Las Colinas Medical Center is part of the HCA system, the largest hospital network in the nation. As a part of this family, you will enjoy a level of career support unlike anywhere else. Of the 300 facilities across the nation, Las Colinas Medical Center has ranked among HCA’s Top 10 in employee engagement and has ranked in the Top 20 in each of the past four years!!—which means you’ll work with a family who deeply shares your commitment to quality care.

If you have the talent, the passion and the need to be a part of something great, then at Las Colinas Medical Center, you can take your life’s mission to higher levels. Thrive in our beautiful, modern facility, and unleash that creative leader potential that’s deep within you. Take ownership of a five-star career awaiting you.

Las Colinas Medical Center is a 100 bed full service medical hospital offering the latest in high-tech equipment and friendly, competent staff. Visit our website at http://www.lascolinasismore.com/ to see for yourself why you should join our team!

Job Description

The RN - Registered Nurse – Med/Surg is a professional who is responsible and accountable for planning, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to the general medical surgical patients within the context of organizational and nursing philosophies and goals.

We’re proud to offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Extended Illness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

24 hour accessible gym for employees

Discounted ticket rates at many local attractions

Discounts with over 200 companies

Discounted rates at Primrose School of Las Colinas private preschool

• & more

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IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR RN - Registered Nurse – Med/Surg

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a Medical/Surgical unit
• Must have current or compact licensure in the state of Texas

Full time 11a-11p

The Admit Unit RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include

• Admits patients from E.R. to inpatient
• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum two years hospital nursing experience required.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule: FT Days (7a-7p, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth's medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

Under the supervision of the nurse manager or designee, the PCU/Telemetry RN Team Leader provides holistic, individualized patient care in response to identified needs of the complex monitored patient. Additional functions will be performed in accordance with the AACN Standards and the Nurse Practice Act in a manner consistent with the mission of the goals of the organization. Leads in planning, directing, and implementing programs related to services line.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the HCA Code of Conduct. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organization mission and goals.

• Ensures patient/personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and adhering to Safety Program and Infection Control Programs.

• Supports hospital and departmental Performance Improvement Goals.

• Demonstrates and promotes Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth’s FISH philosophies

• Play
• Make Their Day
• Be There
• Choose Your Attitude

• Contributes to the organization’s five indicators of success:

• Employee Satisfaction
• Physician Satisfaction
• Patient Satisfaction
• Continuous Performance Improvement
• Community Involvement

• Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital and external regulatory agency guidelines.

• Demonstrates desirable work habits and promotes personal growth and professionalism in the work environment.

• Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities of a critical care nurse using the nursing process.

• Provides and documents quality patient care consistently according to hospital standards and policy/procedures.

• Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the department of nursing services.

• In addition to the above, works closely with the manager to ensure quality, effective and efficient patient care in the PCU/Telemetry Department(s).

• Requires participation in activities to promote growth of the department including staff development.

• Maintains clinical team leader/RN competency and professional growth.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Training Experience Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

• Current BCLS certification

• Current ACLS certification

• Current Specialty certification preferred

Provides leadership for Emergency Department pediatric service staff

ensuring the quality and integrity of care delivered. Develops plan of

care for service line based upon RN assessment/re-assessment.

Interacts with all areas in the MCCH to ensure continuity of care.

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.

• If hired after 6/1/12, BSN required within 24 months of hire into

  RN position.

• Two years of emergency nursing experience required.

• ER charge nurse experience required

• Current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the

  State of Texas

• Current American Heart Association BLS provider.

• PALS, ENPC and CEN, preferred

PRN M-F 6:30a-3p with weekend and week night call.

The Endoscopy RN provides the nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year hospital Endoscopy experience required.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN Team Leader may be part of a career progression for a staff RN who may be interested in future management-level leadership roles. This path may also include serving as a Charge Nurse or eventually a Unit Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager, or Director. In addition to the job description and responsibilities of a staff Registered Nurse, the RN Team Leader is charged with the following critical tasks and functions:

• Responsibility and oversight of approximately 6-12 staff inclusive of: RNs, LVN and assistive personnel related to:

  • Education on new initiatives

  • Initial and annual competencies

  • Communication of routine hospital and departmental information

  • Assistance in the annual evaluation process

  • Coaching of staff as needed for performance or behavioral improvement

• Serving as a "super user" for different programs and software applications
• Attending Team Leader meetings as scheduled
• Representing the unit on various committees and hospital-wide project teams
• Serving as a Career Enhancement Model champion and coach
• Assisting unit Director or other leaders with the collection of data and/or audits
• Encouragement of staff to seek professional certifications as applicable to their role
• Recognizing potential or existing staff issues and escalating as appropriate to Director
• Serving as a positive role model to peers and co-workers on the unit and throughout the hospital
• Reinforcement and modeling of hospital guidelines and expectations related to our Standards of Excellence, to include leading Daily Line-Up as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

ICU Registered Nurse (FT; Days with rotating weekends)

The RN is responsible for decisions and actions within the domain of nursing practice. Important aspects of this responsibility are the promotion of a safe and therapeutic environment for both the recipients and providers of nursing care; acquisition of specialized knowledge skills and additional formal education to provide specialized care; demonstration and validation of competence in nursing practice; clinical practice consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of this facility; and supervision of other staff as designated within the department.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional baccalaureate nursing program.
• A minimum of 2 years RN experience within ICU, Telemetry, PCU, or CCU.

Gallup Assessment Required - 2nd step on Application Page (scroll down)

HOURS: 7p - 7a

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs initial triage evaluation and assigns acuity level to patients.
• Follows standard of care utilizing Nursing Process in delivery of care.
• Maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions.
• Performs nursing assessment/diagnosis/care plan/implementation of treatment/evaluation of treatment for all assigned patients.
• Administers treatments/medications/procedures within scope of practice.
• Participates in coordination of care with ED management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services.
• Responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation.
• Provides patient care as needed for patient types, which include but are not limited to neurological disorders, oncologic, cardiac services, orthopedic disorders, and Trauma in the following age categories: adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, issued by American Heart Association required.
• ACLS by American Heart Association required.
• Current TNCC, ENPC or PALS certification preferred. Prefer two year of recent experience.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

Work Schedule: FT Days (7a-7p, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The PCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN required within 2 years of hire.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Hours: Nights - 7p - 7a - Rotating Weekends

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs services relevant to patient care/treatment as delegated by the registered nurse.

• Assists nursing staff and physicians with procedures.

• Reports patient requests/complaints or change in patient status to primary care nurse or team leader within a timely manner.

• Transports patients to other departments as delegated by nursing staff.

• Maintains competency within scope of practice.

• Attends educational programs and in-services as required.

• Provides patient care as needed for patient types, which include but are not limited to neurological disorders, oncologic, cardiac services, orthopedic disorders, and Trauma in the following age categories: adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current certification/licensure as EMT-P in the State of Texas
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association required
• PALS preferred.
• ACLS preferred
• Experience in EMS preferred
• Emergency department/hospital experience preferred.

Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed)

Delivers professional nursing care to all patient populations in the neuroscient/ortho Unit. Performs acuity assignment; follows standard of care utilizing Nursing Process in delivery of care; maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions.

Evidence of basic understanding and ability to utilize the nursing process. Demonstrate some knowledge, ability and judgement necessary to perform within the guidelines of the disease specific care of patient that are but not limited to: neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic and cardiology disorders. Prepare plan of care with the assistance of hospital/department policies and licensure practice act. Assesses tients in order to plan, intervene and evaluate care; apply scientific and technical knowledge; use a variety of equipment and makes decisions utilizing basic critical thinking skills.

• Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse.
• Clinical practice experience in the clinical specialty of his/her unit.
• Current CPR.
• ACLS required if it is required of other RNs on the assigned unit. Otherwise, ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in specialty area of unit.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the Peri-operative Patients/Surgical Services

• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic OR and pre-surgical area environment
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual OR patients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process
• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver
• Participate in Surgical Services specific initiatives and process improvement
• Promote a supportive OR environment
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs
• Maintain high quality (age specific) care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as assigned
• Support the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Provides pre and post-surgical care of patients ranging from infant to geriatrics who will have (or have had) general anesthesia, epidural/spinal anesthesia and IV sedation
• Monitors all patients for airway and pain management'
• Proficient in interpretation of EKG changes, lab values and hemodynamic monitoring
• Provides care to patients receiving high-risk intravenous therapies and blood components
• Performs direct patient care in the peri-operative patient with duties related in developing a surgical plan of care throughout the continuum
• Following competency verification, may perform and monitor conscious sedation and blood/blood products administration
• Propose the plan of care for pre and post-operative/pre and post procedure patient
• Provides supervision for Patient Care Assistant, LVN, Nurse Techs, student nurses and nurse externs

• Graduate of approved school of nursing.
• Must not have allowed one year to lapse since graduation without employment.
• Surgical experience required unless internship attendee.
• Registered with the State of Texas
• BLS certification

Work Hours: Afternoons - 12p - 12a - Rotating Weekends

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs services relevant to patient care/treatment as delegated by the registered nurse.

• Assists nursing staff and physicians with procedures.

• Reports patient requests/complaints or change in patient status to primary care nurse or team leader within a timely manner.

• Transports patients to other departments as delegated by nursing staff.

• Maintains competency within scope of practice.

• Attends educational programs and in-services as required.

• Provides patient care as needed for patient types, which include but are not limited to neurological disorders, oncologic, cardiac services, orthopedic disorders, and Trauma in the following age categories: adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current certification/licensure as EMT-P in the State of Texas
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association required
• PALS preferred.
• ACLS preferred
• Experience in EMS preferred
• Emergency department/hospital experience preferred.

The PCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current Texas licensure as an RN.
• Current CPR and ACLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Required at least 1 year of experience in a telemetry setting.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Denton Regional Medical Center is a 208 bed, full service hospital that serves the growing population of Denton, Wise, Cooke and Montague Counties. Offering a full-spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced open-heart surgery and trauma programs, Denton Regional’s more than 850 employees and 300 physicians are constantly striving to offer the highest quality service to the North Texas area. At Denton Regional Medical Center we feel that customer service is an important part of every person’s job and strive to enhance community health through our service with compassion, excellence and efficiency.

The RN is responsible for decisions and actions within the domain of nursing practice. Important aspects of this responsibility are the promotion of a safe and therapeutic environment for both the recipients and providers of nursing care; acquisition of specialized knowledge skills and additional formal education to provide specialized care; demonstration and validation of competence in nursing practice; clinical practice consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of this facility; and supervision of other staff as designated within the department.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act with emphasis on the cardiovascular service line

• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic Telemetry, Progressive Care environment
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual Telemetry/PCU patients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process
• Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver
• Participate in cardiovascular department specific initiatives and process improvement
• Promote a supportive Telemetry/PCU environment
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistant, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs
• Maintain high quality (age specific) care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as assigned

Support the mission, vision and values of the organization

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Any new graduates of RN programs will provide proof of intent to complete license examination
• RN license or new graduate proof of intent to test

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful licensure as an RN

1. Acute care experience within last 5 years required
2. Experience with cardiovascular/telemetry patients, preferred
3. Requirement may be waived upon the discretion of the manager, examples including, but not limited to:
4. Completed RN re-entry/refresher course
5. Demonstrated all initial competencies
6. Less than one year since graduation from school of nursing
7. Employment coincides with appropriate MCDH internship program

This position involves the coordination of inpatient admission, treatment,

follow-up, and discharge planning for the patient population served.

Acts as a clinical resource / role model for all areas caring for

Neurosurgery, Stroke, and Back/Spine patients. Provides and/or

coordinates educational activities for both staff and patients. Acts as a

community liaison on behalf of the program and hospital. Directly involved

in the marketing/promotion of services provided. Other duties as assigned.

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1. Prescriptive Authority/DEA#

1. Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and/ or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.

? Minimum 3 years Neurosurgery nursing experience preferred.

? MSN required

? Current APRN license by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the

State of Texas

? Current American Heart Association BLS provider.

? Current American Heart Association ACLS provider.

? Ability to care for patient population served.

? Must be able to plan/coordinate patient care within the guidelines of

the plan of care and according to policy.

? Must be able to gather and interpret data.

? Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective

liaison to the community.

? Ability to effectively educate families and peers.

RN - Registered Nurse – PCU – Progressive Care Unit/ ICU Stepdown

RN - Registered Nurse – PCU – Progressive Care Unit/ ICU Stepdown – 7am-7pm Days

Las Colinas Medical Center

Las Colinas Medical Center is more…more career for you

As an employee of Las Colinas Medical Center you are part of something more...something bigger. In fact, Las Colinas Medical Center is part of the HCA system, the largest hospital network in the nation. As a part of this family, you will enjoy a level of career support unlike anywhere else. Of the 300 facilities across the nation, Las Colinas Medical Center has ranked among HCA’s Top 10 in employee engagement and has ranked in the Top 20 in each of the past four years!!—which means you’ll work with a family who deeply shares your commitment to quality care.

If you have the talent, the passion and the need to be a part of something great, then at Las Colinas Medical Center, you can take your life’s mission to higher levels. Thrive in our beautiful, modern facility, and unleash that creative leader potential that’s deep within you. Take ownership of a five-star career awaiting you.

Las Colinas Medical Center is a 100 bed full service medical hospital offering the latest in high-tech equipment and friendly, competent staff. Visit our website at http://www.lascolinasismore.com/ to see for yourself why you should join our team!

Job Description

The RN - Registered Nurse – PCU – Progressive Care Unit is a professional who is responsible and accountable for planning, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to the progressive care patient within the context of organizational and nursing philosophies and goals.

We’re proud to offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Extended Illness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

24 hour accessible gym for employees

Discounted ticket rates at many local attractions

Discounted rates at Primrose School of Las Colinas private preschool

• & more

keywords: BSN, Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science Nursing, MSN, RN, Registered Nurse, R.N., Nurse, Critical Care, Progressive care, ICU, PCU, step down, Irving; Irving, TX; Irving, Texas; Dallas Fort Worth area; DFW; Dallas metroplex; Dallas/Fort Worth; Dallas, Texas; Dallas, TX; TX; metro Dallas

IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR RN - Registered Nurse – PCU – Progressive Care Unit

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a PCU/Critical Care unit
• Must have current or compact licensure in the state of Texas
• BLS, ACLS

RN - Registered Nurse – Med/Surg PRN

RN - Registered Nurse – Med/Surg – PRN

Las Colinas Medical Center

Las Colinas Medical Center is more…more career for you

As an employee of Las Colinas Medical Center you are part of something more...something bigger. In fact, Las Colinas Medical Center is part of the HCA system, the largest hospital network in the nation. As a part of this family, you will enjoy a level of career support unlike anywhere else. Of the 300 facilities across the nation, Las Colinas Medical Center has ranked among HCA’s Top 10 in employee engagement and has ranked in the Top 20 in each of the past four years!!—which means you’ll work with a family who deeply shares your commitment to quality care.

If you have the talent, the passion and the need to be a part of something great, then at Las Colinas Medical Center, you can take your life’s mission to higher levels. Thrive in our beautiful, modern facility, and unleash that creative leader potential that’s deep within you. Take ownership of a five-star career awaiting you.

Las Colinas Medical Center is a 100 bed full service medical hospital offering the latest in high-tech equipment and friendly, competent staff. Visit our website at http://www.lascolinasismore.com/ to see for yourself why you should join our team!

Job Description

The RN - Registered Nurse – Med/Surg is a professional who is responsible and accountable for planning, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to the general medical surgical patients within the context of organizational and nursing philosophies and goals.

We’re proud to offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Extended Illness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

24 hour accessible gym for employees

Discounted ticket rates at many local attractions

Discounts with over 200 companies

Discounted rates at Primrose School of Las Colinas private preschool

• & more

keywords: BSN, Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science Nursing, MSN, RN, Registered Nurse, R.N., Nurse, Med/Surg, Medical/Surgical, MST, Telemetry, step down, Irving; Irving, TX; Irving, Texas; Dallas Fort Worth area; DFW; Dallas metroplex; Dallas/Fort Worth; Dallas, Texas; Dallas, TX; TX; metro Dallas

IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR RN - Registered Nurse – Med/Surg

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a Medical/Surgical unit
• Must have current or compact licensure in the state of Texas

THIS IS A FULL TIME NIGHTS POSITION

Medical Center of Lewisville is focused on providing high-quality care to our community - we can prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing family-centered care with our talented team of healthcare professionals, technology and customer-friendly environment. We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual, we treat all those that we serve with compassion and kindness, we act with honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives. At the Medical Center of Lewisville we trust our colleagues as valuable team members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity.

The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Current licensure as an RN

• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS Certification or attainted within 6 months of hire.
• ENPC or PALS Certifications required within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing required.
• Staff RN's not hired in a graduate nurse or intern status, must have a minimum of two years recent nursing experience in area of practice in an acute care setting.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the pulmonary/endocrine. Emphasis on the medical patient with Pulmonary and Endocrine disease process.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN's scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient's (individual and family) responses

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
• Current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Current licensure by the State of Texas
• Current in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.

• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.

• Provides comfort and support for the pre-operative patient

• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.

• Carries out physician orders.

• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressing, monitors vital signs.

• Assists physician during procedures.

• Maintains asceptic techniques and activley monitors which could lead to breaches in asceptic techniques.

• Coordinates the O.R. with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.

• Insures the proper handling of specimens.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN in TX..
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of one year hospital O.R. experience required.
• Ortho/neuro/trauma experience required.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

The Cardiac Stepdown RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year Progeressive Care hospital experience required.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

The Neuro Stepdown RN manages the nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year hospital PCU nursing experience preferred.
• Neuro experience preferred.
• Will consider limited experience for internship.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for Neonatal Intensive Care patients. Emphasis on age appropriate, cluster care for premature infants through 2 years of age.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the neonatal patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, preferred. Experience in neonatal intensive care is preferred.
• Current, validated, RN license
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare providers is required.
• Card to verify NRP provider skills within 6 months of hire or completion of Medical City Internship

RN - Registered Nurse – ICU – Intensive Care Unit-Fulltime- Nights

RN - Registered Nurse – ICU – Intensive Care Unit – Fulltime Nights (7p-7a)

Las Colinas Medical Center

Las Colinas Medical Center is more…more career for you

As an employee of Las Colinas Medical Center you are part of something more...something bigger. In fact, Las Colinas Medical Center is part of the HCA system, the largest hospital network in the nation. As a part of this family, you will enjoy a level of career support unlike anywhere else. Of the 300 facilities across the nation, Las Colinas Medical Center has ranked among HCA’s Top 10 in employee engagement and has ranked in the Top 20 in each of the past four years!!—which means you’ll work with a family who deeply shares your commitment to quality care.

If you have the talent, the passion and the need to be a part of something great, then at Las Colinas Medical Center, you can take your life’s mission to higher levels. Thrive in our beautiful, modern facility, and unleash that creative leader potential that’s deep within you. Take ownership of a five-star career awaiting you.

Las Colinas Medical Center is a 100 bed full service medical hospital offering the latest in high-tech equipment and friendly, competent staff. Visit our website at http://www.lascolinasismore.com/ to see for yourself why you should join our team!

Job Description

The RN - Registered Nurse – ICU – Intensive Care Unit is a professional who is responsible and accountable for planning, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to the progressive care patient within the context of organizational and nursing philosophies and goals.

We’re proud to offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Extended Illness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

24 hour accessible gym for employees

Discounted ticket rates at many local attractions

Discounted rates at Primrose School of Las Colinas private preschool

• & more

keywords: BSN, Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science Nursing, MSN, RN, Registered Nurse, R.N., Nurse, Critical Care, Intensive care, ICU, PCU, Irving; Irving, TX; Irving, Texas; Dallas Fort Worth area; DFW; Dallas metroplex; Dallas/Fort Worth; Dallas, Texas; Dallas, TX; TX; metro Dallas

IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR RN - Registered Nurse – ICU – Intensive Care Unit

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in an ICU/Critical Care unit
• Must have current or compact licensure in the state of Texas
• BLS, ACLS

HOURS: VARIABLE

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for delivery of professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Performs nursing assessment/diagnosis/care plan/implementation of treatment/evaluation of treatment for all assigned patients.
• Performs initial triage evaluation and assigns acuity level to patients.
• Administers treatments/medications/procedures within scope of practice.
• Participates in coordination of care with ED management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services.
• Responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation.
• Provides patient care as needed for patient types, which include but are not limited to neurological disorders, oncologic, cardiac services, orthopedic disorders, and Trauma in the following age categories: adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.

MININMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, issued by American Heart Association.
• ACLS required.
• Prefer one year of recent experience.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.
• Current TNCC, ENPC or PALS certification preferred.

Must fill out Gallup Assessment - 2nd step on Application Page

HOURS: EVENINGS - 12A - 12P

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, required (issued by American Heart Association).
• ACLS required, (issued by American Heart Association).
• Current TNCC, ENPC or PALS certification preferred (issued by American Heart Association).
• Prefer one year of recent experience.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

GALLUP ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION

The Radiology Specials RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Includes night and weekend call.

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• ICU or trauma experience required.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

The Radiology Specials RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Includes night and weekend call.

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• ICU or trauma experience required.
• Conscious sedation experience.
• Radiology Specials experience preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Full time 7p-7a

The Medical Telemetry RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN in TX.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year hospital med surg nursing experience required.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Utilizes the nursing process based on an expanded knowledge base of pathophysiology and pharmacology to provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with potential or actual cardiovascular health needs. Clinical decisions are formulated in consultation and collaboration with attending physicians. As an advanced practice nurse, the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will participate in activities that contribute to education, consultation and research at various levels.

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• BSN and MSN with emphasis in acute care of patients with cardiovascular disease
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and/ or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Current certification in CPR and ACLS
• Prescriptive Authority/DEA#
• Minimum of two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred
• Critical care experience required
• Effective leadership, teaching, research and communication skills
• Able to demonstrate complex clinical skills within the framework of the nurse practitioner education and guidelines
• Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required
• Should be able to function independently within a clinic and hospital setting
• Acute Care Certification required

Work Schedule: FT Days (7a-7p, rotating weekends)

Come join Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where you will find the friendly, industrious spirit of Fort Worth seamlessly intermeshed with the innovative technological skills of a cutting edge teaching hospital. Our Magnet® facility, located in the heart of Fort Worth's medical district , focuses on providing high quality patient care and service.

The CVPCU Nurse:

1. Assures quality care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital and external regulatory agency guidelines.

2. Demonstrates desirable work habits and promotes personal growth and professionalism in the work environment.

3. Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities of a critical care nurse using the nursing process.

4. Provides and documents quality patient care consistently according to hospital standards and policy/procedures.

5. Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the department of nursing services.

6. Addendum - charge nurse - participation in activities that promote quality patient care and efficient functioning of unit.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Training Experience Required

Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing BSN required within 2 years of hire

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

Current BCLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Current Specialty certification preferred

Denton Regional Medical Center is a 208 bed, full service hospital that serves the growing population of Denton, Wise, Cooke and Montague Counties. Offering a full-spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced open-heart surgery and trauma programs, Denton Regional’s more than 850 employees and 300 physicians are constantly striving to offer the highest quality service to the North Texas area. At Denton Regional Medical Center we feel that customer service is an important part of every person’s job and strive to enhance community health through our service with compassion, excellence and efficiency.

The RN is responsible for decisions and actions within the domain of nursing practice. Important aspects of this responsibility are the promotion of a safe and therapeutic environment for both the recipients and providers of nursing care; acquisition of specialized knowledge skills and additional formal education to provide specialized care; demonstration and validation of competence in nursing practice; clinical practice consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of this facility; and supervision of other staff as designated within the department.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Current licensure as an RN.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• Recent Critical Care Experience Preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelors Degree in Nusing Preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, required (issued by American Heart Association).
• ACLS required, (issued by American Heart Association).
• Current TNCC, ENPC or PALS certification preferred (issued by American Heart Association).
• Prefer one year of recent experience.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.

HOURS:Nights 7P - 7A

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for delivery of professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Performs nursing assessment/diagnosis/care plan/implementation of treatment/evaluation of treatment for all assigned patients.
• Performs initial triage evaluation and assigns acuity level to patients.
• Administers treatments/medications/procedures within scope of practice.
• Participates in coordination of care with ED management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services.
• Responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation.
• Provides patient care as needed for patient types, which include but are not limited to neurological disorders, oncologic, cardiac services, orthopedic disorders, and Trauma in the following age categories: adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.

MININMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR - healthcare provider, issued by American Heart Association.
• ACLS required.
• Prefer two years of recent experience.
• Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data.
• Current TNCC, ENPC or PALS certification preferred

ONLY EXPERIENCED NURSES, PLEASE.

Gallup Assessment needed

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the Pediatric Service Line.

Provider of Care: [2]

Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.

Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.

Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.

Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.

Develop and implement teaching plans for patients/ families concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.

Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.

Evaluate and document the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, preferred. Experience in pediatrics is preferred
• Current, validated, RN license
• Current card to verify basic life support skills for healthcare providers is required.
• PALS preferred after one year of employment in Pediatric Dept.