Registered Nurse (PRN - OR)

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Adoption reimbursement

Medical premium coverage after 3 years

Employee savings plan match 4-10%

Job summary

Children's Health in Plano, TX seeks a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room for a PRN, day shift. The RN performs direct patient care, uses the nursing process, and collaborates with other health professionals to develop a comprehensive care plan for patients and families.

Requires a BSN, Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS, NRP, PACES, and PALS, plus at least 1 year of related experience. This on-site role supports patient-centered outcomes in a dynamic surgical environment.

Qualifications

• BSN in Nursing is required.
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• Active Texas RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes, delegates and coordinates patient care with clinical judgment to promote comfort.
• Ensures patient care safety, effectiveness, rights and guest relations.
• Oversees care delivered by the patient care team and coordinates the plan of care.
• Provides education to patients, families and the care team, respecting diversity.
• Collaborates with physicians and families to implement an appropriate care plan.
• Advocates for patients and addresses ethical and clinical concerns.
• Documents all patient encounters accurately in EPIC.
• Protects PHI at all times and adheres to infection prevention initiatives.
• Delivers competent, team-based care aligned with evidence-based practice.
• Continuously assesses the patient and updates treatment with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

BSN in Nursing

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Registered Nurse

Department: Operating Room

Location: Plano, TX

Shift: PRN (8 or 12 Hours, Day Shift, 6:45AM Start Time)

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 upon hire required

EDUCATION

• BSN in Nursing Essential BSN

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

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.