Registered Nurse Inpatient Pediatric Hospital Medicine Med Surg Unit
About The Position
The Inpatient Staff Nurse provides nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care. The position is on 15 WT, a 36-bed medical-surgical unit serving pediatric patients under Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM). Patients are typically otherwise healthy children hospitalized for acute events such as status asthmaticus, cellulitis, or bronchiolitis. The unit also cares for patients with complex medical needs and behavioral health needs. Patient ages range from a few days old through teenagers and young adults, with developmental ages varying by patient. The average patient length of stay is approximately 2.5 days. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing; alternatively, an associate degree in nursing or a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for RN licensure, with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement.
- Alternatively, a technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement.
- Current enrollment in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN; a verified BSN equivalent or signed agreement is required.
- RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- At least 9 months of professional nursing experience.
- Ability to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist in collecting patient and family data, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information, according to site protocol.
- Collect and document vital signs, height and weight, and reason for visit.
- Prepare patients for examinations according to site protocol.
- Assist providers during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed and within the scope of the site.
- Administer medications and immunizations as directed by a physician and according to site protocol.
- Document medication and immunization administration in the medical record according to site protocol.
- Provide patient and family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol, and document the education in the medical record.
- Coordinate referrals.
- Triage presenting patient complaints according to site protocol.
- Verify provider orders and patient identity according to site protocol.
- Collect and process specimens according to manufacturer instructions and using proper technique.
- Demonstrate service philosophies to patients and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
