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 support the established medical plan of treatment. The nurse applies clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making, advocates for patient safety, and contributes to collaborative care through professional communication and exceptional customer relations.

The role is on the 5 South Tower Trauma and Pre/Postoperative Unit, caring for patients from infancy through adolescence. Nurses provide pre- and postoperative care for children requiring surgery, including those with traumatic injuries, and educate patients and families. The multidisciplinary team includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Diagnoses range from uncomplicated appendectomies to complex spinal fusions.

The position is based at the Medical Center in Fort Worth and works third shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for 36 standard weekly hours. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and maintain licenses and credentials required for the position.

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 and required licenses and credentials throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• None specified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to support the established medical plan of treatment.
• Use clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address individual patient needs.
• Provide pre- and postoperative nursing care for children, including patients with traumatic injuries.
• Prepare children and their families for surgery and provide patient and family education.
• Promote patient safety, advocate for patients, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain professional communication and provide exceptional customer relations.

What This Job Offers

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