Pediatric Outpatient RN: Care Coordination & Education

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Outpatient Pediatric Surgery Clinic at The West Campus is seeking a registered nurse to work in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. The role includes direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, and coordination of care with the care team.

Requirements include a BSN or nursing pathways to BSN/MSN, current Texas nursing license or compact, BLS, and at least 9 months of professional nursing experience.

Qualifications

• RN degree or pathway to BSN/MSN as described in qualifications.
• Current Texas nursing license or Nurse Licensure Compact required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• Minimum of 9 months of professional nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and telephone nursing care.
• Deliver health teaching and patient advocacy.
• Supervise and coordinate care provided by others.
• Coordinate services for patients outside ambulatory care settings when appropriate.
• Ensure care plans are age- and developmentally appropriate.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Health teaching

Ambulatory care nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing with BSN pathway

Technical diploma in nursing with BSN pathway

Enrolled in nursing bridge to MSN

Job description

Texas Children's Outpatient Pediatric Surgery Clinic at The West Campus is seeking a registered nurse to work in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. The role includes direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, and coordination of care with the care team.

Requirements include a BSN or nursing pathways to BSN/MSN, current Texas nursing license or compact, BLS, and at least 9 months of professional nursing experience.