Registered Nurse Pediatric ER

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Well-being support

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare in Houston is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Pediatric ER. The RN provides high-quality, patient-centered care, while advocating for patients and collaborating with the care team.

Candidates should have an active RN license in Texas and must obtain PALS and BCLS certifications within the specified timeframes. A minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute hospital Pediatric ER is required.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, and education support, among others.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days.
• 1+ years experience in acute Pediatric ER required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient pain and promote effective management.
• Perform procedures as ordered and document care in records.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions.
• Prepare patients for self-management after discharge.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Pain management

Patient education

Collaboration with medical staff

Education

Active RN license in Texas

Basic Cardiac Life Support

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

At HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Pediatric ER opportunity.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self‑management.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse with an active license in the state of Texas.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support, or Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1+ years of experience working in an acute hospital Pediatric ER required.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.