Registered Nurse Pediatric Float Pool

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas seeks a Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality clinical care in Pediatrics. This role involves stabilization of newborns, conducting assessments, and administering medications. Candidates should have 2 years of clinical nursing experience, relevant certifications, and a Texas RN license. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and financial wellness support.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience as a RN in Pediatrics.
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and high-quality care in Pediatrics.
• Attend deliveries and stabilize newborns.
• Administer medications and conduct ongoing assessments.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise in Pediatrics

Communication skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) in Pediatrics, you will provide clinical expertise and the highest quality care in a compassionate environment. You will specialize in the medical treatment of infants, children and adolescents and assist families in addressing their options, problems, fears and concerns for their child.

• Attend deliveries and perform neonatal stabilization and admission assessments of newborns
• Create and revise plans of care, including discharge plans, and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
• Conduct ongoing assessments of infants and communicate any changes to the Nurse Practitioner or Neonatologist
• Administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
• Assist transport teams in stabilization of infants and provide necessary support and documentation to facilitate transfer
• Delegate work appropriately to non‑licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice
• Provide education and emotional support appropriate to age, culture, condition and circumstance, incorporating patient/family teaching into all aspects of nursing practice

Job Requirements

Experience

• 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience as a RN in at least two of the following areas: Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Med Surg or Neonatal ICU

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License; if Compact, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required
• Registered Nurse, Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC‑NIC) – preferred
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Education Program Certification – preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – preferred
• Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) – preferred
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) – preferred
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) – preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine coverage
• 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
• 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
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.