Registered Nurse Progressive Care Seasonal PRN Details

Registered Nurse Progressive Care Seasonal PRN

Medical City Denton - Denton, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Description

SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem
Registered Nurse Progressive Care UnitMedical City DentonSeasonal PRN NightsAugust 1, 2021 through March 26, 2022$62 per hour and $4K completion bonus for available for qualified applicantsMedical City Denton is a 208 bed, full service hospital that serves the growing population of Denton, Wise, Cooke and Montague Counties. At Denton Regional Medical Center we feel that customer service is an important part of every person's job and strive to enhance community health through our service with compassion, excellence and efficiency. Position Summary & Responsibilities:The Registered Nurse – RN – PCU provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
• Provides comfort and support for post-operative patients.
• Evaluates responses to treatments and interventions.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Anticipates case specific needs based on knowledge of procedure and pathophysiology regarding patient and procedure.
• Manages patient's pain.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors vital signs.
• Maintains aseptic technique and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Completion bonus to be paid after the successful completion of 16 consecutive weeks of employment while meeting all shift requirements during that time period. Only one (1) completion bonus will be paid per 36 week season.
• All seasonal RNs are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period.
• Within a close geography, you may be asked to float to another facility that has an emergent staffing need.
• Four (4) weekend shifts are required each 4 week schedule period.
• During the course of the 16 week period, the employee is required to work two (2) holiday shifts (defined by Department Manager or designee).
• Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off. There is no guarantee of hours by the hospital.
• Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for benefits, except 401(k) and retirement contribution per the PRN policy.
• Registered Nurses who are in the Seasonal program will have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation.
• Current FT/PT & PRN Level 3 employees are not eligible to join the Seasonal program for 2021-2022 with the exception of RNs that participated in the Seasonal program in 2020-2021.
• Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an RN in TX or compact.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider; ACLS and PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• 2 years of PCU required
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Specialty Certification preferred.

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