Registered Nurse (RN) - ACHD Acute Care

Texas Children's Careers•Houston, TX

About The Position

We are searching for Acute Care Registered Nurses, to work in our Adult Congenital Heart Unit – nurses who work well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to adult and pediatric patients with acute care needs. Working in a Cross Coverage Care Model will afford you a unique opportunity to provide continuity care to patients with complex congenital heart disease at various stages within our Heart Center of Excellence. We care for patients with congenital heart disease that need life-long cardiac care from pediatrics to adulthood. Apply today to be a part of their journey as a member of this specialized care team. The learning opportunities are endless beginning with training on a variety of Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD’s), multiple infusions like Heparin and Diuretics, hemodynamic monitoring, early mobilization, and respiratory therapy management. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, or an associate’s degree in nursing and current enrollment in a nursing bridge program is required
Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact
9 months of professional nursing experience required
BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required
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.

Nice To Haves

2 yrs nursing experience
Experience in Cardiology and/or IMU/Stepdown

Responsibilities

Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental (age-appropriate), culture, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized and systematic manner
Analyzes situations, anticipates potential problems, and detects changes in patient status
Re-prioritizes and updates plan of care based on new information and changes to the patient’s condition; communicates this information to other health care team members and documents in the medical record
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and/or patient care conferences and documents in the medical record
Assists patients/family in implementing their role in the plan of care as appropriate
Assess patient family learning needs capabilities, preferences, and readiness to learn prior to teaching
Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers, and other health care team members
Administers and documents medications and treatments in a timely manner
Demonstrates willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge and utilize new skills needed to improve individual, team, and organizational performance
Participate in unit performance improvement initiatives