Registered Nurse (RN) - TCH The Woodlands at Texas Children's Hospital

The Woodlands, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Triage, Specimen Collection, Vital Signs Monitoring, Family-Centered Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for an Inpatient Staff Nurse -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities * Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol * Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit * Prepares patient for examination per site protocol * Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site * Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol * Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol * Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol * Documents such education in the medical record * Coordinates referrals * Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol * Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol * Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique * Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families * As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements * Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following: * Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement * Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement * Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required. * RN License – Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact * Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required * 9 Months Professional Nursing Experience Required Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston’s first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients by assessing, planning, and implementing age-appropriate care. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting patient data, and coordinating referrals within a fast-paced inpatient setting.