Registered Nurse (PRN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan premium coverage

401(k) match

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Perianesthesia department for a PRN, on-site role in Dallas, TX. You will perform direct patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with physicians and the care team to deliver comprehensive plans tailored to each patient and family.

Required BSN and Texas RN licensure, with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications preferred. You will uphold patient privacy and infection prevention while contributing to a supportive, patient-centered

Qualifications

• BSN required with active TX RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications preferred.
• Ability to apply nursing process and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform RN duties in direct patient care.
• Collaborate with health care team to develop a care plan.
• Document patient encounters accurately in EPIC.
• Ensure PHI protection and infection prevention.
• Deliver care with teamwork and sound clinical judgment.
• Continuously assess patient condition and adjust care as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area

Registered Nurse

Department

Perianesthesia

Location

Dallas, TX

Shift

PRN

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.


• Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.


• Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC.


• Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.


• Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)


• Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.


• Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice.


• Continuously inquires about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.


• Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.

Work Experience

• At least 1 year of job-related experience is required


• Critical care experience strongly preferred

Education

• BSN

Licenses And Certifications

• Registered Nurse current license in the State of Texas


• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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.