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NICU RN Residency programs are designed to help new nurses transition smoothly into the specialized environment of neonatal intensive care. Residents usually participate in a blend of classroom education, simulation labs, and hands-on clinical rotations under the guidance of experienced nurse preceptors and educators. Regular feedback, mentorship, and opportunities for skill development are provided throughout the program. This supportive structure ensures that new nurses gain confidence, build clinical competence, and develop strong team relationships as they begin their NICU careers.

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RN Registered Nurse Neonatal ICU NICU Full time nights

RN Registered Nurse Neonatal ICU NICU Full time nights

Texas Health Resources

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Texas Health Resources rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 332 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

160th of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Neonatal ICU/NICU

Full-time

*** Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires! ***

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together

        Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76104

        The Women's Center at Texas Health Ft. Worth, a MAGNET facility, has been named "Best Place to Have a Baby" and is a Maternal Level IV Designated facility.

        Work hours: Full Time Nights (6:45PM-7:15AM) for 36 hours/week. Weekend and holiday requirements; On-Call requirements: 12 hours in a 6-week schedule

Neonatal ICU Department highlights:

        Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

        As a regional referral center for high-risk deliveries, Texas Health Fort Worth offers advanced services for complex and high-risk infants - Over 600 NICU admissions per year

        63-bed Level III Neonatal ICU/NICU: Utilize the following skills: Bubble CPAP, Conventional Ventilator, Oscillators, and JETs (high-frequency)

        Our Level III NICU is staffed 24 hours a day by neonatologists, pediatric sub-specialists, neonatal nurse practitioners and skilled registered nurses who are dedicated in providing experienced care to babies born with special health needs

Here's What You Need

        Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program OR (RN) Nursing Diploma

        BSN is preferred

        CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency (required)

        One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse, or completion of an RN residency program required.

        One year of Neonatal ICU Level III RN experience strongly preferred

        Prefer 18 months or more NICU RN experience in an acute care setting

        RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required

  • BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days is required
  • NRPA - Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 Days Required

        CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

What You Will Do

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process

        Assesses the patient

        Plans the care of the patient

        Intervenes as appropriate

        Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions

        Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.

        Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information

        Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse

        Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment program, Nursing Career Ladder as well as several other benefits.

        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 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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Texas Health Resources is a major player in the healthcare industry, located in Arlington, TX, US. With its roots dating back to 1922, and an amalgamation of multiple area hospitals in 1982, the organization has since evolved into one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States, taking care and improving the health of people in the communities it serves. Staying aligned with its aim to enhance public health, the company's core services encompass a wide range of medical treatments, general wellness programs, fitness, and rehabilitation, continually expanding its healthcare infrastructure, and establishing collaborations for advanced medical research.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Arlington, TX, US

Year founded

1997

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