Registered Nurse - ITU (Days)

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage after 3 years

Savings plan match (4%-10%)

Paid parental leave

Caregiver leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health Plano seeks a Registered Nurse to independently perform direct patient care using the nursing process and to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans for patients and families.

The role requires an active Texas RN license, BLS certification, and department-specific ACLS/NRP/PACES/PALS prerequisites, with a focus on developmentally appropriate care and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BSN in Nursing is required.
• Active Texas RN license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• ACLS, NRP, PACES and PALS are department-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe, delegate and coordinate patient care using clinical judgment.
• Ensure care meets safety standards and patient rights.
• Oversee care by patient care team and coordinate plan of care.
• Educate patients and families with sensitivity to diversity.
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to implement care plans.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

BSN in Nursing

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Registered Nurse

Department: Integrated Therapy Unit

Location: Children's Health Plano

Shift: Days

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.

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.

Work Experience

• At least 1 year register nursing experience is required upon hire

EDUCATION

• BSN in Nursing is required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse-1N-RN Essential Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
• 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 Department specific requirements - see addendum
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program-2R-NRP Essential Department specific requirements - see addendum
• Pediatric Assessment, Communication and Escalation Skills-2R-PACES Essential Department specific requirements - see addendum
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support-2R-PALS Essential Department specific requirements - see addendum

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.