Registered Nurse RN - CVICU - Full-time, Days Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Work hours: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, 3-12 hours shifts, Day shift Department highlights: • 25 bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Nurse: Patient ratio 1:2 • 922-bed Level I Trauma Center • MAGNET facility • Comprehensive Cardiac Center • Our primary focus is on the care of the cardiovascular surgical patient which covers a vast variety of procedures, from peripheral vascular surgeries to complex open heart surgeries. • The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills • Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth • Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team • High acuity, high volume department Here’s What You Need • Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required; BSN preferred • CLIAFE – Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required • Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire • BCLS – prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly • ACLS – within 90 days of hire required • CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training – within 90 days of hire • 1-year experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program required • Current ICU and PCU experience preferred In addition to the required qualifications, a successful RN will • demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment. • maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients • possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism • have basic computer skills using medical management application systems What You Will Do Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process • assesses the patient • plans the care of the patient • intervenes as appropriate • evaluates the effectiveness of interventions • Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care. • Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information • Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse • Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. • Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. • Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. #LI-MW1