RN - Rapid Response - PRN , Days in Denton, Texas at Texas Health Resources

RN PRN- Rapid Response

Registered Nurse (RN) Rapid Response PRN

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Denton: 3000 N I-35 Denton, Texas 76201

Work hours: PRN (As Needed) Day Shift

Department highlights:

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance
• Highly engaged management

Here's What You Need

Education

• Nursing Diploma (nursing) required Or
• Associate's Degree Nursing required Or
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Experience

• 3 years as a Registered Nurse in Emergency and/or Critical Care setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse upon hire required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire required
• ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire required
• PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support 90 days required
• CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 60 days required

What You Will Do

OPERATIONS & CLINICAL RESPONSE

• Responds to emergency situations such as Codes, RRTs and Behavioral Health Emergencies
• Responds to emergencies, rapid response or clinically complex events and serves as a clinical resource during emergency situations
• Engages in clinical team activities for midline and PICC line placement as appropriate
• Communication with other care providers is timely, accurate, and complete
• Promotes shared decision making through collaborative/consultative relationships with nursing administration, department leadership, general nursing staff and other department staff

CUSTOMER SUPPORT/PATIENT EXPERIENCE

• Responds to patient, visitor and physician concerns
• Provides support during challenging interpersonal or care coordination situations and escalates concerns appropriately
• Offers communication support to patients and families during difficult situations and engages appropriate leadership when escalation is needed
• Serves as a patient advocate and supports service recovery efforts in coordination with unit leadership
• Demonstrates cultural awareness communication and decisions

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Continuing professional education and growth through formal and informal means
• Seeking learning opportunities for professional growth and role enhancement
• Continues to develop nursing knowledge and skills, including clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice
• Active participation in Nursing/Hospital Committee
• Complies with hospital policies, the Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Code of Ethics

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve those processes
• Incorporates evidence-based practice and research to monitor and continuously impact outcomes
• Provides evidence of participation in process improvement activities
• Participates in unit and hospital quality improvement activities within scope and as assigned
• Collaborates with other departments to support resolution of clinical issues, escalating concerns through appropriate leadership channels

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Flexibility and Adaptability - Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment; ability to adapt as needed
• Delegation - Ability to appropriately delegate tasks within the RN scope of practice and provide guidance to unlicensed personnel as needed
• Customer Interaction - Knowledge of the principles and techniques of communicating with a customer; ability to utilize practices, tools, and techniques for customer interaction
• Patient Safety - Knowledge of and experience with tools, techniques and practices for ensuring a safe and harm-free environment for patients; ability to recognize risks and take steps to minimize them

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Nurse:

• You'll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more
• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we're one of Denton County's largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city's only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 26,000 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.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org . #LI-TC2

Primary Location: Denton
Job: RN/Registered Nurse
Organization: Texas Health Denton 3000 N I-35 TX 76201
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Per Diem