Registered Nurse (RN) - Austin Emergency Department

Texas Children's Hospital•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing care to patients in the Austin Emergency Department by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care. The nurse collects and analyzes medical-record data to coordinate patient care, works collaboratively with patients, families, and the health care team, and documents care and outcomes. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, or an associate degree or technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement, or current enrollment in a nursing bridge program toward an MSN.
Verified BSN equivalency or a signed agreement is required.
Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
One year of professional nursing experience.
Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of Critical Care, Pediatrics, or Emergency Department experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and document patient and family bio-physical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized and systematic manner.
Collect and analyze medical-record data to coordinate patient care.
Identify needs related to patient teaching, discharge planning, growth and development, nutritional screening, functional status, and pain management.
Re-prioritize and update the plan of care based on new information or changes in the patient's condition; communicate updates to health care team members and document them in the medical record.
Discuss the patient's plan of care with family members or significant individuals and document as appropriate.
Evaluate and document the patient's response to care, recognize progress toward desired outcomes, and discuss progress with the patient or family.
Formulate, implement, and document an individualized teaching plan based on the patient and family assessment.
Advocate for patients and families while collaborating with other health care team members.
Administer and document medications and treatments in a timely manner.
Acquire new knowledge and use new skills to improve individual, team, and organizational performance.