Pediatric Ambulatory RN — Fast-Paced Care & Advocacy

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital West Campus in Houston is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Outpatient Pediatric Surgery Clinic at The West Campus location. You will provide direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, supervision and coordination of care for patients outside the ambulatory care setting in an age-appropriate manner.

All successful candidates will undergo respiratory fit testing as part of safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas RN license or NLC.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 9 months of professional nursing experience.
• BSN-equivalency verified or signed BSN agreement.
• Enrollment in BSN/MSN bridge programs encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Uses evidence-based assessment and nursing care in ambulatory settings.
• Develops an individualized plan for health promotion and care.
• Prioritizes interventions with patient and family in partnership with care team.
• Reevaluates and follows up on care as patient needs evolve.
• Involves patient and family in the care plan and decision making.
• Adjusts diagnoses and outcomes based on reassessment data.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing with BSN enrollment

Technical diploma in Nursing with BSN enrollment

Nursing bridge program toward MSN enrollment

BSN-equivalency verification

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital West Campus in Houston is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Outpatient Pediatric Surgery Clinic at The West Campus location. You will provide direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, supervision and coordination of care for patients outside the ambulatory care setting in an age-appropriate manner.

All successful candidates will undergo respiratory fit testing as part of safety standards.