Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics (FT Nights 7P-7A)

UMC Health System

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Unit at UMC Children’s Hospital is a 25 bed unit, serving patient’s ages 0-20. A nurse in our Pedi unit will be able to grow and learn in a team-oriented atmosphere where medical and surgical care is provided using a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach. Combining the talents of more than 30 specialists and subspecialists, children at UMC are treated for a wide range of needs that can include trauma, general surgery, cardiology, neurology and neurological surgery, oncology/ hematology, endocrinology, and burn care. The nurses on Pediatrics possess a desire to serve children and families in our service-oriented atmosphere. Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
Must maintain a current BLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association
BSN required or must obtain with 3 years.
Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pediatric Nurse Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy.
Provides and directs patient care for a group of patients.
Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.