Registered Nurse (RN) - TC Urgent Care, Vintage (Per Diem)

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a per diem Registered Nurse Urgent Care -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care. Clinic Hours: Open 7 days a week — Monday–Friday: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing Or Associate's degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license.
• RN - Lic-Registered Nurses by the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• 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 site protocol.
• Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit.
• Graphs data per site protocol.
• Documents current medications, allergies and other information per site protocol with 100% accuracy.
• Provides general patient care.
• Prepares patient for examination per site protocol.
• Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site.
• Completes treatments as directed by provider and within scope of site.
• Administers medication and immunization.
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol.
• Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol.
• Reports all medication and immunization errors to supervisor immediately after becoming aware of the error.
• Assists with education of patient/family.
• Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol.
• Documents such education in the medical record.
• Coordinates referrals.
• Assures family has contact information for referral.
• Assures family has documentation needed for referral.
• Triages patients.
• Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol.
• Triages phone calls per site protocol and within scope of site standards.
• Documents all clinical patient phone calls per organization recommendations.
• Collects Specimens and Performs Laboratory Test.
• Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol.
• Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique.
• Follows site protocol in reporting and documenting results.
• Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families.
• Identifies self.
• Explains visit process.
• Provides information regarding length of visit.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree