Operating Room - Registered Nurse FT Days

Children's Health • Dallas, TX

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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.

Requirements

• BSN in Nursing
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
• BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association
• PALS/NRP/ACLS (Department specific requirements)
• Effective April 20, 2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire.
• In some service areas, Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must be renewed annually.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year job related experience

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.
• Develops an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.
• 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 inquiries about the condition of the patient and implements treatment changes, if necessary.
• Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees