Pediatric Registered Nurse

Deercreekseniorliving; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Wichita Falls, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN Case Manager. The role includes following care plans, providing treatments, and collaborating with a team to achieve positive patient care outcomes.

Qualified candidates should have a nursing background, preferably with pediatric home health experience, and must be licensed in Texas.

Qualifications

• Three years nursing experience preferred.
• Pediatric Home Health experience is preferred.
• Complies with accepted professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of RN Case Manager.
• Follow the plan of care and provide necessary treatments.
• Collaborate with team members for positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Assessment and care skills for pediatric clients

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of gastric button feeding and care

Experience with ventilators and tracheostomy care

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. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Furnishes services in accordance with agency policies
• Prepares clinical and progress notes
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing 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 of changes in the patient’s condition, immediately
• Counsels the patient, parent in meeting nursing and related needs
• Participates in in-service programs
• Receives orders from physician or his representative according to policy
• Orientation of co-workers
• Other assigned duties as desired by the DCS and Director of Pediatric Operations

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Has three years nursing experience preferred.
• Pediatric Home Health experience is preferred.
• 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 for Pediatric RN Supervisor.
• Knowledge or experience with gastric button feeding and care; knowledge or experience with ventilators, tracheostomy and care.
• Demonstrates 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/or benefits, 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.