RN II/III -Pediatrics GI Multispecialty (TMC)
About The Position
Join a collaborative Pediatric GI/Liver team dedicated to caring for children with complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions. This role serves as a key coordinator of care for a medically complex patient population, working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. The ideal candidate has a strong pediatric nursing foundation, preferably with pediatric critical care experience, and is passionate about delivering patient- and family-centered care in an outpatient setting. Experience with enteral feeding, TPN management, ambulatory care, and bilingual communication skills are preferred. This is a fully onsite position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or major holidays. Functions as a member of collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience required
- Associate's Degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience required
- Nursing Diploma (3 year program) and two years nursing experience required
- Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric critical care experience
- Experience with enteral feeding
- TPN management
- Ambulatory care experience
- Bilingual communication skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
- Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act.
- Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment.
- Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data.
- Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment.
- Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff.
- Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate.
- Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated.
- Performs onsite and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies.
- Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services.
- Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
- Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing.
- Acts as a clinical and leadership resource for team members.
- Develops and implements teaching plans concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. Evaluates patients' responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Retirement/pension plan
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
