The Registered Nurse independently performs direct patient care utilizing the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate care, working in collaboration with other health care professionals to meet patient/family needs. Responsibilities include being accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating patient care based on clinical judgment and evidence-based guidelines to promote comfort.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least 2-3 years of job experience in the NICU and are required to hold a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Required certifications include a current Texas RN license, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, and department-specific requirements like PALS/NRP/ACLS.
Type: On-Site The PRN Commit program is a staffing plan to address seasonal surges in patient volumes. Individuals will be expected to commit to a 16-week assignment; opportunities to extend may be available based on patient volumes and staffing need. This is an as needed position; to ensure the best coverage during our season surges, external new hires should be available for 3 shifts per week. A completion payout is also available to be paid at the end of each 16-week assignment block. Why Children’s Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary
Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.
Responsibilities
Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.
Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Caregiver Leave
Medical plan premiums coverage
Employee savings plan match
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.
Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.
Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.
Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.
Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC.
Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.
Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)
Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.
Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence-based practice.
Continuously inquiries about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.
Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems. How You’ll Be Successful: WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 2-3 years job NICU experience Required
Education
Four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
Licenses and certifications
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Required
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course
Requirements Required
PALS/NRP/ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Required
A Place Where You Belong We put our people first.
We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues.
We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: · Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. · 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure · Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) · Caregiver Leave · Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class.
This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
