Pediatric Registered Nurse

Deercreekseniorliving; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a Registered Nurse in Abilene, Texas to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN Case Manager. The role includes following care plans, delivering treatments, and collaborating with the healthcare team for positive patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from an accredited nursing program, possess a Texas RN license, and have experience in pediatric home health. Strong assessment and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in Pediatric Home Health is preferred.
• Knowledge of gastric button feeding, ventilators, and tracheostomy care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Furnishes services in accordance with agency policies.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Currently licensed as a registered nurse in Texas

Job description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of an RN Case Manager. The role involves following the plan of care, delivering treatments, and collaborating with the team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Furnishes services in accordance with agency policies
• Prepares clinical and progress notes
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments following aseptic techniques as required
• Assists the patient, parent, family in learning appropriate self‑care techniques as required
• Provides services within agency service area as scheduled
• Informs the Pediatric RN Supervisor immediately of changes in the patient’s condition
• Counsels the patient, parent in meeting nursing and related needs
• Participates in in‑service programs
• Receives orders from physician or representatives according to policy
• Orients co‑workers
• Completes other duties assigned by the DCS or Director of Pediatric Operations

The above statements are a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee. The employee may be requested to perform job‑related tasks beyond those listed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Preferred: three years nursing experience
• Preferred: Pediatric Home Health experience
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Texas
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Ability to demonstrate assessment and skills in caring for a pediatric client under the Pediatric RN Supervisor
• Knowledge or experience with gastric button feeding and care; ventilators, tracheostomy and care
• Demonstrated good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation, and termination of employment for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.