Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient - Cy-Fair Specialty Care - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Houston Texas

Company: Texas Children's Hospital
Location: Houston, Texas
Posted On: 04/23/2024

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient - Cy-Fair Specialty Care
Job Summary

We are searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Speciality Care clinic- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, supervision and coordination of care given by others, and the coordination of services required for patients outside the ambulatory care setting in a manner that is age and developmentally appropriate.

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Responsibilities

* Uses appropriate evidence-based assessment, complex interviewing techniques and instruments related to ambulatory care nursing in collection pertinent patient, family, or population specific data
* Develops and continuously updates an individualized plan for patients seeking care for health promotion, health malignance, or health-related situational problems
* Prioritizes interventions and implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family, caregivers, and other health care professionals in a timely manner
* Conducts a reevaluation and follow-up of care delivered based on the patient's needs, the patient's condition, or the patient's request
* Incorporates the patient's families' and caregiver's ability to understand and participate in the plan of care
* Uses ongoing reassessment data to revise the diagnoses, expected outcomes, and implementation of the plan as needed
* Demonstrates patient advocacy as evidenced in response to patient care issues and collaboration with the health care team

Qualifications

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the Covid-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

* Bachelor's Degree in nursing Or Associates Degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement Or Technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement Or Must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN.
* Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.
* Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact
* BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
* 1 year of professional nursing experience required
* Previous Outpatient experience preferred
* Previous pediatric experience, a plus

Company Profile

Texas Children's Specialty Care

Strategically located throughout the greater Houston area, Texas Children's Specialty Care offer the same high-quality pediatric subspecialty care as our hospital - right in your neighborhood. Staffed by pediatric specialists from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, our teams are trained to care for the physical and emotional needs of children and adolescents. Working closely with a child's primary-care physician, our specialists diagnose health conditions and develop patient-specific treatment plans. Texas Children's Specialty Care locations use child-sized medical equipment in colorful, child-friendly atmospheres that cater to young patients' needs and interests.

To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing . At Texas Children's Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the women and children that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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