Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Texas Children's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking an Inpatient Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role focuses on assessment, planning, education, implementation, and evaluation of age-appropriate care with family-centered principles.

The position requires RN licensure in Texas, BLS, and 9 months of professional nursing experience, with potential pathways for BSN/MSN progression and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent accepted by state board.
• RN licensure in Texas or Nursing Licensure Compact.
• Currently enrolled in BSN or MSN bridge program may be acceptable.
• BLS certification required.
• 9 months of professional nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family data per site protocol.
• Document vital signs and reason for visit.
• Prepare patient for examination per site protocol.
• Assist provider during treatments and testing.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Document medication administration in medical record.
• Provide patient/family education as instructed.
• Coordinate referrals as needed.
• Triage patient complaints per site protocol.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs documentation

Medication administration

Family-centered care

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate degree in nursing

Technical Diploma in Nursing

Enrollment in BSN program

RN License – Texas Board of Nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

We are searching for an Inpatient Staff Nurse -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol
• Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit
• Prepares patient for examination per site protocol
• Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol
• Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol
• Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol
• Documents such education in the medical record
• Coordinates referrals
• Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol
• Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol
• Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique
• Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following:
• Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement
• Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
• Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.
• RN License – Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required
• 9 Months Professional Nursing Experience Required