Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Employee medical plan premiums after 3

Job summary

Children's Health Dallas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This on-site night shift (7 pm–7 am) requires independent patient care using the nursing process and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Requirements include at least 1 year of RN experience, a BSN, and active Texas RN license with BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS. The role focuses on developmentally appropriate care in critical care settings.

Qualifications

• BSN in Nursing required.
• At least 1 year RN experience.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications required within department time frame.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Use nursing process to develop and implement care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team for patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families and recognize diversity in care delivery.
• Coordinate care with care team to meet patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

Critical care

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

BSN in Nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Department: Emergency

Location: Children's Health Dallas

Shift: Nights, 7p-7a

Job Type: (On-Site)

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs. Critical care settings are defined as intensive care units and/or emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient’s situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.
• Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
• Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.
• Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.
• Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.

Other Information

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year registered nursing experience required

EDUCATION

• BSN in Nursing required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS* Registered Nurse-1N-RN Essential Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas - Time Frame: Upon Hire

• Basic Life Support-2R-BLS Essential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support-2R-ACLS Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) - Time Frame: 180 Days
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program-2P-NRP Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) - Time Frame: 180 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support-2R-PALS Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) - Time Frame: 180 Days

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.