The unit cares primarily for adolescent and adult patients who have traumatic injuries, and orthopedic trauma. Additionally, patients requiring telemetry monitoring may be cared for on this unit.

Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho Trauma Department Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth TX 76104 Work hours: Full Time (7P-7A) Rotating Weekend and holiday requirements Department highlights:
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
36 bed Orthopedic Trauma/ Joint Replacement Unit in the Justin Tower- We provide care for patients with trauma and orthopedic injuries. The unit cares primarily for adolescent and adult patients who have traumatic injuries, and orthopedic trauma. Additionally, patients requiring telemetry monitoring may be cared for on this unit. Typical patient injuries can be comprised of rib fractures, distal orthopedic injuries, traumatic spinal injuries, closed head injuries with and without state of confusion, traumatic amputations, hemothorax’s, pneumothoraxes, and etc. Here’s What You Need
Associate degree or Nursing Diploma required
BSN preferred
One-year experience as a clinical nurse, or completion of an RN residency program.
Current BLS (required) –prior to providing independent patient care.
CPI training within 90 days of hire (required)
1+ years of Med/surg, Trauma or Orthopedic RN experience in acute care setting (preferred)
Strong med/surg experience including charge/preceptor skills (preferred)
ONC – Orthopedic Nurse Certified within 2 years (preferred)

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, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program 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.
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