RN, Surgical Trauma

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 by using the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment. The nurse works collaboratively, applying clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address each patient’s needs, promote safety, advocate for patients, and support effective teamwork. The role also emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication.

The 5 South Tower is a trauma and pre/postoperative unit serving patients from infancy through adolescence. Nurses primarily provide pre- and postoperative care for children requiring surgery, including patients with traumatic injuries. Working with a multidisciplinary team, nurses help prepare children and families for surgery and provide postoperative nursing care and patient/family education. Diagnoses range from uncomplicated appendectomies to complex spinal fusions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• PALS or NRP certification and specialty certifications are required after hire per unit guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process.
• Augment the established medical plan of treatment through sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care to pediatric patients requiring surgery, including those with traumatic injuries.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Prepare children and their families for surgery.
• Provide postoperative nursing care and patient/family education.
• Promote patient safety, advocate for patients, and contribute to collaborative practice.
• Maintain exceptional customer relations and professional communication.

What This Job Offers

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