RN, Hand Clinic (Dallas)

Scottish Rite for Children•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN, Hand Clinic delivers family-centered, child-focused patient care according to the nursing process. The role manages, delegates, and coordinates quality nursing care; uses critical thinking and evidence-based nursing practice; and helps maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment. The RN develops effective working relationships with peers, departmental leadership, and the interdisciplinary team, and demonstrates the Scottish Rite CARE RITE values. The RN is accountable for professional practice through participation in educational activities, maintaining clinical competency, licensure, and certifications, and completing mandatory education on time. The position may serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, or competency validator, and participates in departmental or hospital-wide committees and task forces. The RN also supports organizational and departmental change and provides suggestions. The posting describes the position as PRN, as needed, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Current Texas RN license or eligibility for a temporary permit from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.
Pediatric experience required.
American Heart Association BLS.
PALS certification.
Competence with Windows OS and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
EPIC experience required.
Must submit annual proof of meeting the requirements outlined in the Nursing Professional Development Advancement Program document to obtain and maintain RN III status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, delegate, and coordinate quality nursing care.
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, departmental leadership, and the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in educational activities, maintain clinical competency, maintain licensure and certifications, and complete mandatory education in a timely manner.
Deliver family-centered, child-focused patient care according to the nursing process.
Use critical thinking and evidence-based nursing practice to provide patient care.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, or competency validator.
Participate in departmental and/or hospital-wide committees or task forces.
Participate in and support departmental and organizational change, and provide suggestions.
Demonstrate the Scottish Rite CARE RITE values.
Submit annual proof of meeting the requirements outlined in the Nursing Professional Development Advancement Program document to obtain and maintain RN III status.