Registered Nurse IMCU/EMU, FT Days (58003)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient care in a full-time role on the day shift. The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and will work within a team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

The RN will collaborate with other professionals, adhere to standards of care, and contribute to quality improvement while delivering family-centered care in a busy pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Proficient with computers for patient documentation.
• Ability to read and understand English at required level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate and direct nursing care per clinical standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient-centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation/computers

English comprehension

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nurse

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. The RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. The RN supports the organization’s vision and mission. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient’s developmental age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient and family-centered care. The RN contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements

Work Experience

• Full Time – None Required.
• Part Time, PRN, Contract, and Travelers – at least one year experience require.
• Float Pool, Transport, Nurse Imaging, and Multispecialty Center (regardless of work status) – at least one year experience.

License/Registration/Certification

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or Compact Licensure.

Certification by Unit

• Departments
• Upon Hire
• Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire
• Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire
• Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire
• RN
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• STABLE
• APHON
• TNCC
• ENPC
• PICU
• X
• X
• X
• Pediatrics
• X
• X
• X
• IMCU
• X
• X
• X
• Hematology/Oncology
• X
• X
• X
• NICU
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Perioperative Services
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Emergency Dept
• X
• X
• X
• X
• X**
• X**
• X
• X
• Float Pool
• X
• X
• X*
• X*
• Transport
• X
• X
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Urgent Care
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Nurse Imaging
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Multispecialty Center
• X
• X

*For Float Pool, ACLS and PALS are required upon hire.

**For Emergency Dept. RNs, in addition to above, NRP is required within 12 months and STABLE within 18 months

Additional Certifications for PRN, Contract, and Travelers

In addition to the above, all PRN, Contract, and Travelers must have certifications (RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, & STABLE) at the start of assignment/employment and will follow the timeline as specified below:

Certification Timeline (PRN, Contract, Travelers)

• Departments
• Upon Hire
• Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire
• Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire
• RN
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• STABLE
• APHON
• TNCC
• ENPC
• PICU
• X
• X
• X
• Pediatrics
• X
• X
• X
• IMCU
• X
• X
• X
• Hematology/Oncology
• X
• X
• X
• NICU
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Perioperative Services
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Emergency Dept
• X
• X
• X
• X
• X*
• X*
• X
• X
• Float Pool
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Transport
• X
• X
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Urgent Care
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Nurse Imaging
• X
• X
• X
• X
• Multispecialty Center
• X
• X

*For Emergency Department, NRP and STABLE are required within 12 months from date-of-hire.

Education and Training

Associate Degree in Nursing required, bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Skills

• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.