Registered Nurse PACU, FT Days (58240)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse to deliver patient care in El Paso, TX (79905). This full-time, day-shift role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and Texas licensure (or compact licensure).

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure family-centered care while considering developmental age and cultural diversity.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Direct and coordinate all nursing care for patients based on established standards.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Provide family-centered care considering developmental age and cultural diversity.
• Contribute to performance improvement activities that improve patient care outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

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

Job Description

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.

Minimum Position Requirements

• 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

* 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.

Certification Timeline

• Upon Hire
• Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire
• Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire

Required Certifications for PRN, Contract, and Travelers

* 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.