Job Information
Texas Health Resources RN II Charge in Fort Worth, Texas
Registered Nurse (RN) II Charge – Med Surgical – Charge RN
PRN NIGHTS - HOURS AS NEEDED
We’re looking for a qualified R egistered Nurse like you to join our department in a Charge Nurse role
Position Highlights
Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Work environment: Medical Surgical
Work hours: PRN Hours as Needed
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is a 726-bed, Magnet-designated regional referral center that has served the residents of Tarrant County and surroundings communities since 1930. Hospital services include cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, neonatal intensive care, and trauma/emergency medicine. In early 2014, Texas Health Fort Worth opened a new 75,000 square foot Emergency Services Center, one of the largest in the region. Texas Health Fort Worth has more than 4,000 employees, 200 volunteers and nearly 1,000 physicians on its medical staff. Texas Health Fort Worth recently received national recognition for its oncology program and was named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Tarrant County. The hospital is also a designated Cycle III Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred
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 - expiration date greater than 3 months preferred
1-year experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting required
2-years’ experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting 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
Position Responsibilities
As a Charge Nurse you will
• communicate and collaborate with all members of the health care team
• support and actively participate in shared governance/councils
• be committed to developing your individual knowledge and skills, as well as advancing the profession of nursing and engaging in lifelong learning/development.
• evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
• directly assist leadership on a particular unit or units and shift, by offering staff guidance and support, maintaining a clean and safe work environment and ensuring unit operational tasks are completed.
Why Texas Health as a Texas Health RN you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a place you’ll love to call home.
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®
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse
Unlimited access to online continuing education for professional and career development. Plus, an RN Step Program including NCAP and a nursing certification test-prep content for specialty nurses.
A Nursing Excellence Advisory Board to provide the framework and methodology for funding projects to improve the quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
A strong shared governance structure featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses to shape their work environment.
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
Education
Associate's Degree Nursing
Req
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Pref
Experience
1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting. Req
2 Years Experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting. Pref
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Req And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req
Skills
A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Supervision
Individual Contributor
ADA Requirements
Extreme Heat 1-33%
Extreme Cold 1-33%
Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33%
Extreme Noise 1-33%
Working Outdoors 1-33%
Working Indoors 67% or more
Mechanical Hazards 1-33%
Electrical Hazards 1-33%
Explosive Hazards 1-33%
Fume/Odor Hazards 67% or more
Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33%
Chemical Hazards 34-66%
Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33%
Radiation Hazards 1-33%
Wet Hazards 1-33%
Heights 1-33%
Other Conditions 1-33%
OSHA
Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Physical Demands
Medium Work
Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.