Inpatient RN: Impactful, Fast-Paced Care

Texas Children's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's in Austin is seeking an Inpatient Staff Nurse to provide age-appropriate, family-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while coordinating referrals and documenting meticulously in the medical record.

The role requires an active Texas RN license (or NCLEX with compact), BLS, and at least 9 months of professional nursing experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required.
• Minimum 9 months of professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in data collection including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural information.
• Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight, and visit reason.
• Prepares patient for examination and assists in treatments and testing as directed.
• Administers medications and immunizations per site protocol and documents in medical record.
• Provides patient/family education and records it in the medical record.
• Coordinates referrals and triages presenting patient complaints per site protocol.
• Verifies provider orders and prepares specimens per site protocol.
• Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Nursing care planning

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate degree in nursing

BSN program enrollment with signed agreement

Nursing Bridge Program enrollment

Job description

Texas Children's in Austin is seeking an Inpatient Staff Nurse to provide age-appropriate, family-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while coordinating referrals and documenting meticulously in the medical record.

The role requires an active Texas RN license (or NCLEX with compact), BLS, and at least 9 months of professional nursing experience.