The professional Registered Nurse (RN) serves as an advocate for patients and their families. The RN applies the nursing process, critical-thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently provide safe nursing care. In collaboration with the patient-care team, the RN works toward quality patient outcomes aligned with the hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. The role requires effective interpersonal communication, confidence and professionalism, engagement in unit and organizational activities, teamwork, adaptability, and service as a resource to the patient-care team. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing care delivered by themselves or others under their direction, in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). The RN promotes a positive image of nursing and consistently follows Methodist Excellence standards. This PRN Labor and Delivery position is with Methodist Children's Hospital. Required certifications include Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of the employment start date, Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days, and Neonatal Resuscitation within 90 days. An associate degree and one year of RN acute-care experience in the designated area are required. No travel is required.
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Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree