RN - E3 Neurovascular PCU - Nights

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, including John Peter Smith Hospital—a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group, the medical practice group, includes over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network, with specialties ranging from primary care to general surgery and trauma.

About the Role

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists in providing quality patient care for assigned patients in the Neurovascular PCU. This role operates on a night shift schedule (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) at John Peter Smith Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, direct, implement, and provide quality patient care, including modifying nursing care, medication administration, and discharge planning.
• Provide education tailored to individualized patient needs using the nursing process in coordination with policies and procedures.
• Monitor changes in patient condition, recording and reporting symptoms, assessing vital signs, and intervening as appropriate.
• Perform complete data collection from patient presenting complaints and pertinent history.
• Collaborate with patients to identify treatment plan goals and discharge patients with a written discharge plan.
• Encourage family participation as appropriate for age and situation.
• Deliver nursing care, including assessment, education, treatment, pain management, and discharge planning.
• Document accurately in medical records, forms, and computers, entering orders, patient charges, and other required information.
• Deliver quality care using multi-disciplinary team strategies while minimizing infection, harm, or injury risks.
• Maintain accurate reports and records, directing care with regard to age, developmental stage, and presenting complaints.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors.
• Anticipate deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Modify patient treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions.
• Collaborate with the patient care team on care plans, using consistent hand-off communication.
• Conduct and coordinate patient care and transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable.
• Perform additional department-specific functions as outlined in department procedures.

Requirements

• Nursing Diploma from an Accredited Diploma Program or Associate or higher Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity within 90 days.
• Relevant experience:
  • RN I: 6 months – 1.99 years
  • RN II: 2 – 4.99 years
  • RN III: 5 – 9.99 years
  • RN IV: 10+ years
• Current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained throughout employment.
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• EKG test passed within 90 days.
• Initial NIHSS certification within 90 days and maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Certification in a nursing specialty area.

Benefits

At JPS, we emphasize a positive work environment where passion, diversity, and dedication thrive. Employees are surrounded by a team of over 7,200 dedicated individuals committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the community. We prioritize ownership, joy, and respect in our workplace culture.

Schedule

Full-time, night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Location

1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States.