Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical PCU – Charge RN, Full-time, Nights _We’re looking for a qualified Registered Nurse like you to join our department in a Charge Nurse role_ Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Work hours: Full-time, Night shift Department highlights: + 28-bed Medical IMCU + Intermediate level of care to a wide variety of medical patients at a 3:1 patient to nurse ratio. + This patient population requiring specialized monitoring and interventions, includes patient diagnosis such as: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), respiratory compromised patients that require specialized equipment including continuous respiratory interventions, home ventilation systems, and tracheostomy care, multi-system organ failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, hematology, GI Bleeds, Renal/Liver Failure, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Imbalances, and cardiac abnormalities. + Medication management includes continuous and titratable IV medications to support the intermediate care population. + MAGNET facility + Level I Trauma Center + Primary Heart Attack Center PHAC + The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills + Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth + Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team Here's what you need + Associate Degree in Nursing required; 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 + CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training - within 90 days of hire + 1-year experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting required + 2-years' experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting preferred + Current PCU experience strongly 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 What you will do: 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. * evaluates the effectiveness of interventions * directly assists 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. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse + Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. + Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). + A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we've won and more. _Do you still have questions or concerns?_ Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org . Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.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.