Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient - OB ICU, OB Intensive Care Unit

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the OB Intensive Care Unit provides quality nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care. Care incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective practices in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role will cross-train to Labor & Delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or another nursing degree with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement.
• Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 9 months of professional nursing experience.
• Knowledge of the nursing process, critical thinking, PALS, ACLS, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Positive and appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Good time and resource management skills and flexibility.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate unit-specific equipment.
• Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of ICU experience and currently working as a direct patient care nurse.
• For OB ICU applicants, adult ICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with input from the patient and family.
• Involve the patient and family in the patient’s plan of care.
• Implement high-quality, cost-effective patient care in conjunction with the patient and family.
• Evaluate the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families.
• Demonstrate commitment to the team, flexibility, professional and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and customer service.
• Manage time and resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain personal professional development and participate in the development of others.
• Participate in achieving hospital and unit goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level