RN Staff Field Nurse

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

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Staff Field Nurse autonomously delivers direct skilled care to patients and families according to the specified needs. Services provided by the (RN) Nurse Field Nurse include but not limited to Infusion administration of Biologics, Intravenous Fluids, Subcutaneous Therapy, TPN, Chemotherapy, and Antibiotics. Provides direct care and educates patient families to manage care in the home and promotes patient/family safety and independence as ordered for skilled nursing services including but not limited to Enteral Care for all types of tubes, Cardio-Respiratory Assessment, Ostomy Therapy, Wound Therapy, IVAD Maintenance, Neonatal Jaundice care including weights/assessments.
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.

Requirements

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; associates, required; Bachelors, preferred
• 2 years of experience in hospital, critical care, or home health nursing
• Current Texas RN licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Current Texas driver's license in good standing
• PALS Certification, preferred. Must obtain within first year of employment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors
• Pediatric experience
• PALS Certification

Responsibilities

• autonomously delivers direct skilled care to patients and families according to the specified needs
• Infusion administration of Biologics, Intravenous Fluids, Subcutaneous Therapy, TPN, Chemotherapy, and Antibiotics
• Provides direct care and educates patient families to manage care in the home and promotes patient/family safety and independence as ordered for skilled nursing services including but not limited to Enteral Care for all types of tubes, Cardio-Respiratory Assessment, Ostomy Therapy, Wound Therapy, IVAD Maintenance, Neonatal Jaundice care including weights/assessments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees