About the position
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.
Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care.
- Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and develop an appropriate plan of care.
- Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
- Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.
- Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team.
- Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care.
- Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.
- Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC.
- Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.
- Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives.
- Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.
- Continuously inquires about the condition of the patient and implements treatment changes as necessary.
Requirements
- At least 1 year RN experience Required.
- Four-year Bachelor's degree in Nursing Required.
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Required.
- BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association Required.
Benefits
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
- Caregiver Leave.
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
