Registered Nurse

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Texas Children's Hospital

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Austin, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for gathering patient data, performing assessments, and providing direct age-appropriate care to pediatric patients. Key duties include administering medications, triaging patients, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support patient health management.

Qualifications

You have a Diploma in Nursing or an associate degree accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing to obtain and maintain an RN license. You are also expected to hold a Registered Nurse license, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. You will be responsible for gathering patient data, providing direct care, administering medications, and educating patients and families.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job Description

We are searching for a full time Registered Nurse for Texas Children's Pediatrics- Hill Country — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other member of the healthcare team to render age appropriate care.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol. 
  • Provides general patient care 
  • Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol. 
  • Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice. 
  • Completes treatments as directed by provider and within scope of practice. 
  • Documents all interventions per practice protocol 
  • Administers medication and immunizations as directed by provider per practice protocol. 
  • Supports patients/families in self- management of their health through assisting with education 
  • Provides patient/family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol 
  • Triages patients Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral. 
  • Documents eligibility in medical record per practice protocol. 
  • Collects specimens and performs laboratory test 
     

Skills & Requirements

  • Diploma in Nursing OR associate degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license. 
    • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred  
  • The Following Required Licenses: 
    • RN - Lic-Registered Nurses 
    • BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support 
    • PALS - Cert-PALS 
       

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network with more than 200 physicians dedicated to the health care needs of infants to teenagers in over 50 locations throughout the greater Houston area. As part of our goal to build a community of healthy children, Texas Children's Pediatrics Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services for children who otherwise would seek care from emergency centers or possibly go without care or treatment due to low family incomes and/or lack of health insurance.
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.

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Texas Children's Hospital

Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric facility, nationally recognized as a top children’s hospital, and voted one of the best places to work in Houston for nine years running. We’re committed to creating a healthy community for children by providing the best pediatric care possible, through groundbreaking research and emphasis on education. We also offer a full continuum of family-centered care for women, from obstetrics to well-woman care. As a team member at Texas Children’s Hospital, you’ll work in an environment that values your voice. Texas Children's Hospital, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is recognized as one of America's best children's hospitals.
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