Pediatric Inpatient RN - Acute Care Expert

Texas Children's Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks an Inpatient Staff Nurse for fast-paced pediatric care, focusing on family-centered, cost-effective treatment. You will assess, plan, educate, implement, and evaluate patient care across age groups.

The role requires a nursing degree or RN licensure with a BSN pathway, Texas RN license, and BLS, plus around 9 months of nursing experience. Respiratory fit testing is part of safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or active RN license with BSN pathway.
• RN License – Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• 9 months of professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting patient/family data per site protocol.
• Collect vital signs, height/weight, and visit reason.
• Prepare patient for examination per site protocol.
• Assist provider during treatments and testing as directed.
• Administer medications and immunizations per site protocol.
• Document medication and immunization administration in the chart.
• Provide patient/family education and document it.
• Coordinate referrals and triage presenting complaints.
• Verify provider orders per site protocol.
• Undergo respiratory fit testing as required for safety.

Skills

RN License - TX or compact

BLS Certification

9+ months nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate degree in nursing

Technical Diploma in Nursing with BSN pathway

MSN bridge program enrollment

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks an Inpatient Staff Nurse for fast-paced pediatric care, focusing on family-centered, cost-effective treatment. You will assess, plan, educate, implement, and evaluate patient care across age groups.

The role requires a nursing degree or RN licensure with a BSN pathway, Texas RN license, and BLS, plus around 9 months of nursing experience. Respiratory fit testing is part of safety compliance.