Nurse Supervisor

Texas Children's Careers•College Station, TX

23d

About The Position

We are searching for a Nurse Supervisor for our University Pediatrics Associates location, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will supervise and direct clinical staff and gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

Required Diploma in Nursing and Associate's Degree in Nursing or an associate’s degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with a preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Licenses/Certifications: RN - Lic-Registered Nurses by the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact, BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association, PALS - Cert-PALS by the American Heart Association
Required 1 year of experience as a staff and 1 year of experience as an LVN with a preferred 1 year of supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
preferred 1 year of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

To supervise and direct clinical staff and to gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients
Supervises and evaluates clinical staff to ensure an optimal level of job performance for the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and customer service
Directs clinical staff in the provision of patient care, maintaining professional nursing standards and adhering to TCP policies, procedures, and recommendations
Provides general patient care. Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol
Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing within the scope of the position
Assists with the collection of patient/family data. Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
Administers medication. Administers medication 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. Triages presenting patient complaints per practice protocol, using electronic health records for documentation
Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and co-workers
Collects specimens and performs laboratory tests. Verifies provider order and patient per practice protocol
Coordinates referrals. Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral
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.