RN, Med/Surg

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Staff Nurse delivers competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to support the established medical plan of treatment. Working as part of a team, the nurse applies clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address each patient’s needs. The role emphasizes safety, collaborative practice, exceptional customer relations, and professional communication, while advocating for patients and contributing to the effectiveness of the healthcare team.

The position is on 4 Main, a 36-bed Acute Medical & Surgical Unit at Medical Center - Fort Worth. The unit cares for patients ranging in age from infants to adolescents with a wide variety of medical, surgical, and behavioral diagnoses, and includes specialties from across the hospital. The shift is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with 36 standard weekly hours.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. It is a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and maintain all licenses and credentials required for their position throughout employment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of direct nursing experience.
• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Maintain primary residence within Texas throughout employment.
• Maintain all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Obtain PALS or NRP certification after hire, as applicable.
• Obtain specialty certifications according to unit guidelines after hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment.
• Apply sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address each patient’s unique needs.
• Maintain patient safety and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Advocate for patients and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team.
• Provide exceptional customer relations and professional communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree