Pediatric Outpatient RN - Care Coordinator & Advocate

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

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Outpatient Westwood Clinic in Houston. In a fast-paced ambulatory setting, 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.

Responsibilities include evidence-based assessments, developing individualized care plans, prioritizing interventions, and coordinating with families and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or ADN with BSN enrollment and signed agreement or technical diploma with BSN enrollment and signed agreement or enrolled in a nursing bridge program toward MSN.
• Verified BSN-equivalency or signed agreement required.
• Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• 9 months of professional nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate evidence-based assessment, complex interviewing techniques and instruments related to ambulatory care nursing in collection pertinent patient, family, or population specific data
• Develops and continuously updates an individualized plan for patients seeking care for health promotion, health malignance, or health-related situational problems
• Prioritizes interventions and implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family, caregivers, and other health care professionals in a timely manner
• Conducts a reevaluation and follow-up of care delivered based on the patient’s needs, the patient’s condition, or the patient’s request
• Incorporates the patient’s families’ and caregiver’s ability to understand and participate in the plan of care
• Uses ongoing reassessment data to revise the diagnoses, expected outcomes, and implementation of the plan as needed

Skills

BLS Certification (AHA)

Texas RN licensure or compact

9 months nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing with BSN enrollment

Technical Diploma in Nursing with BSN enrollment

Enrolled in nursing bridge/MSN program

Verified BSN-equivalency or signed agreement

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Outpatient Westwood Clinic in Houston. In a fast-paced ambulatory setting, 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.

Responsibilities include evidence-based assessments, developing individualized care plans, prioritizing interventions, and coordinating with families and