Registered Nurse (RN) - TC Urgent Care - Main Campus (PT)

Texas Children's Medical Center•Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

As an Urgent Care Staff Nurse, you’ll gather patient information, assess needs, and provide direct, age-appropriate care in an urgent care setting. You’ll collaborate with providers and other health care team members to deliver safe, efficient, family-centered care. The urgent care site is open seven days a week: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–10:00 PM, and Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Requirements

Diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing; an associate degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for obtaining and maintaining a Registered Nurse license may be accepted in place of a nursing degree.
Registered Nurse license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing or through the Nursing Licensure Compact.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Collect and document patient and family information, including vital signs, height, weight, reason for visit, medications, and allergies.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers with treatments, examinations, testing, and emergency care within the scope of the site.
Complete provider-directed treatments and document all interventions in the medical record.
Administer medications and immunizations as directed, and document administration, adverse reactions, and errors according to established procedures.
Provide patient and family education as directed by the provider and document education in the medical record.
Coordinate referrals by ensuring families receive the necessary contact information and documentation.
Triage patient complaints and clinical phone calls according to site protocols and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
Collect and process specimens, perform laboratory testing, and document results according to site and manufacturer guidelines.
Complete required laboratory quality control, maintenance, calibration, reagent checks, and proficiency testing activities.
Coordinate with outside laboratories, track results, and notify providers of results as appropriate.
Maintain supplies, medications, and patient care areas in accordance with site, infection control, and inventory-management guidelines.
Explain the visit process, provide estimated visit-length information, and deliver a positive patient and family experience.