Registered Nurse - Progressive Care - Denton, TX - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Company: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Location: Denton
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care - Denton, TXRegistered Nurse
(RN) - PCU/Intermediate Care at Texas Health Denton - Part-Time
Night Shift - Great Benefits and Teamwork! Are you looking for a
rewarding career, tight-knit nursing team and top-notch
benefits?--We're looking for qualified--Registered Nurse--like you
to join our Texas Health family. Position Highlights
Work location: Texas Health Denton,
3000 N I-35 Denton, TX 76201 Work environment: We are a 40 bed unit
that handles primarily stroke patients.-- --Drips: Amiodarone,
Argatroban, Bumex, Narcotics for palliative pts only, Digoxin
loading only, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Lasix, Hypertonic
saline, Primacor , Cardene, Nitro for BP management only.-- Our
Progressive/Intermediate Care Unit RN's provide care to patients
that require close monitoring and frequent assessments that
proactively manage life-threating/emergent situations. Work hours:
Part-time, 24--hours weekly, 2-12 hours shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
-- -- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed,
full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern
Oklahoma since 1987. Hospital services include heart and vascular
care, women's services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit,
orthopedics and sports medicine, pain management, emergency
medicine, and a weight loss surgery program. As one of the largest
employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 1,000
employees and more than 325 physicians on its medical staff
practicing in more than 45 specialties. Located 45 miles northwest
of downtown Dallas and 40 miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth,
Texas Health Denton is an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center by
the Society of Chest Pain Centers, a Joint Commission accredited
Primary Stroke Center and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our
accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. -- As part of the
Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among
the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our
exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and
deliver award winning results. You belong here. Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN
preferred, Completion of BSN within two years of earliest start
date in a Texas Health RN (required) CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA
regulations regarding foreign education equivalency (required)
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas
Board of Nursing upon hire BCLS - upon hire - expiration date
greater than 3 months preferred. ACLS - upon hire CPI - Crisis
Prevention Intervention Training - within 60 days of hire 1-year
experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency
program required. 1-year PCU/Tele experience and/or Med/Surge
experience preferred. NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke
Scale Certification within 30 days In addition to the required
qualifications, a successful RN will
demonstrate a high degree of
confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to
function in a fast-paced environment. maintain a positive,
customer-focused attitude toward patients. possess a strong work
ethic and always display a high level of professionalism. have
basic computer skills using Medical management application systems.
Position Responsibilities Delivers care to patients utilizing the
Nursing Process --- assesses the patient --- plans the care of the
patient --- intervenes as appropriate --- evaluates the
effectiveness of interventions --- Incorporates age specific
safety/infection control measures into patient care. --- Initiates
action to meet patient and/or significant others need for
information --- Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift,
inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers Why
Texas Health--As a Texas Health RN you'll enjoy top-notch benefits
including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health
insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account
options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy,
tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every
day. Our inclusive, supportive, excellence-driven culture make
Texas Health a place you will love to call home. Here are a few of
our recent awards:
2021 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best
Companies to Work For--" (7th year in a row) Becker's Healthcare
"150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
"America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes A "100 Best
Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work--
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse
Unlimited access to online continuing
education for professional and career development. Plus, an RN Step
Program including NCAP and a nursing certification test-prep
content for specialty nurses. A Nursing Excellence Advisory Board
to provide the framework and methodology for funding projects to
improve the quality of patient care through nursing education,
nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. A strong
shared governance structure featuring unit-based councils that
empower nurses to shape their work environment. A supportive, team
environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Explore our
Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by
Category, recent Awards we have won and more. Do you still have
questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to
recruitment@texashealth.org. --
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