What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Texas Health?
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hip and Knee Center, Fort Worth
Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for a qualified Registered Nurse like you to join our Texas Health family.
Position Highlights
- Work location: 6301 Harris Parkway, Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76132
- Work environment: Hip and Knee Center
- Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday between 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Salary range: $30.94 - $48.02 per hour (based on relevant experience)
At Texas Health Physicians Group, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. THPG includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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
- Associates Degree of accredited school of Nursing (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree of Science in nursing (Preferred)
- 1 year of related experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting (Required) and 1 year experience in specialty area may be required.
Skills
- Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems, structure, functions, and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
- Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
- Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
Position Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Will utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
- Performs general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice
- Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
- Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.
- Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
- Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
- Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
- Track’s quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
Why Texas Health
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make it a great place to work.
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®
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
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