Supervisor Nurse- TCP Cypress

Texas Children's Hospital • Cypress, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Nurse Supervisor for our TCP Cypress - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will supervise and direct clinical staff and gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Required Diploma in Nursing and Associate's Degree in Nursing or an associate’s degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with a preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Licenses/Certifications: RN - Lic-Registered Nurses by the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact
• Required 1 year of experience as a staff nurse or 1 year of experience as an LVN
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• PALS - Cert-PALS by the American Heart Association
• 1 year of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• To supervise and direct clinical staff and to gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients
• Supervises and evaluates clinical staff to ensure an optimal level of job performance for the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and customer service
• Directs clinical staff in the provision of patient care, maintaining professional nursing standards and adhering to TCP policies, procedures, and recommendations
• Provides general patient care. Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol
• Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing within the scope of the position
• Assists with the collection of patient/family data. Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
• Administers medication. Administers medication as directed by provider per practice protocol
• Supports patients/families in self-management of their health through assisting with education. Provides patient/family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol
• Triages patients. Triages presenting patient complaints per practice protocol, using electronic health records for documentation
• Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and co-workers
• Collects specimens and performs laboratory tests. Verifies provider order and patient per practice protocol
• Coordinates referrals. Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral

What This Job Offers

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