Nurse Extern - Trauma ICU, Part-Time Nights

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

About the role

Part-Time Nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) for 24 hours/week. Weekend and holiday requirements may apply.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nurse's Aide (C.N.A.) certification upon hire required, or
• PCT Training Program Upon Hire required, or
• Junior or higher-level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals upon hire required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
• Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Support: Provides assistance according to the plan of care, supports activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, and serves as a patient advocate.
• Data Collection & Communication: Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to the nurse, and communicates per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns.
• Admission, Transfer & Discharge: Assists in patient transitions and ensures documentation is accurate and appropriate throughout the process.
• Technical Skills & Safety: Performs procedures safely and proficiently, enters orders when applicable, and takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Collaboration & Cultural Sensitivity: Works in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs.
• Teamwork & Flexibility: Demonstrates adaptability to changing schedules or workloads, welcomes new team members, and uses interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment.
• Professional Development & Improvement: Maintains and enhances care skills, seeks supervision when needed, participates in process improvement, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies.

Benefits

• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment programs

About the facility

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities since 1930. We offer advanced care in:

• Cardiovascular services
• High-risk obstetrics and gynecology
• Neurosciences
• Orthopedics
• Emergency medicine

Our hospital features certified programs in:

• Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement
• Brain Tumor Treatment
• Comprehensive Spine Program
• Advanced Palliative Care
• Kidney Transplant Program

We support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians. Texas Health Fort Worth is:

• Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center
• Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center
• A Level I Trauma Center
• A designated Magnet hospital
• Recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County

Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women's health, cardiac care, and more.