OR Ambulatory RN

Children, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption reimbursement

Surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas, TX seeks an OR Ambulatory RN to provide direct patient care in the ambulatory surgery setting, applying the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate care.

The role requires at least 2 years Operating Room experience (pediatric OR preferred), a BSN, and Texas RN license with BLS. This is a full-time, on-site position with 4 variable days per week, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas
• BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association
• BSN degree required

Responsibilities

• Prescribe, delegate and coordinate patient care. Use clinical judgment to assess patient situation and develop a care plan.
• Oversee that patient care meets safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations standards.
• Oversee care delivered by patient care team; coordinate plan of care.
• Provide education and facilitate learning for patients, families, and staff with cultural sensitivity.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to implement care plans.
• Advocate for the patient and resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
• Accurately document all patient encounters in EPIC.
• Protect PHI and adhere to infection prevention measures.
• Deliver competent care with team orientation and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Operating room experience

Pediatric operating room experience

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: OR Ambulatory RN

Department: Ambulatory Surgery Center

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Full-Time | 4 Variable Days per week, 6:45 AM - 5:15 PM | No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Job Type: On-Site

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.
• 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 judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice

Work Experience

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 2 years Operating Room related experience Required
• At least 2 years Pediatric Operating Room job related experience Preferred

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree in Nursing BSN Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Required
• BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association 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.