Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join their PACU team. This role involves providing exceptional post-operative care to pediatric patients, ensuring their safety and comfort while closely monitoring vital signs. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in nursing, along with at least one year of experience. You'll work in a collaborative environment, participating in patient care conferences and contributing to performance improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about pediatric care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or current enrollment in a BSN program.
• 1 year of nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments and care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments promptly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care conferences.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Assessment

Communication

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Current enrollment in BSN program

Tools

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Job description

We are searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our PACU — someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting and provides nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care. This approach incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care. The applicant will provide post-operative care to pediatric patients, closely monitoring temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, level of consciousness, blood pressure, and pain levels.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, associate’s degree, or technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program, and signed agreement, or an associate’s degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for RN licensure. Alternatively, current enrollment in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN with verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement.
• 1 year experience in nursing (minimum)
• RN License by Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse License Compact
• CPR – Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric experience
• Knowledgeable of physiologic and social sciences related to breastfeeding and lactation
• Ability to organize and manage job tasks effectively
• Provides lactation instruction and support

Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents assessments of patients and families, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental (age-appropriate), cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized manner.
• Analyzes situations, anticipates potential problems, detects changes in patient status, and updates care plans accordingly. Communicates and documents this information with the healthcare team.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care conferences, documenting discussions in the medical record.
• Assists patients and families in implementing their roles in the care plan as appropriate.
• Assesses patient and family learning needs, capabilities, preferences, and readiness before teaching.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, families, visitors, peers, and healthcare team members.
• Administers and documents medications and treatments promptly.
• Willing to acquire new knowledge and skills to improve performance at individual, team, and organizational levels.
• Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives.

"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."

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has led in patient care, education, and research to accelerate healthcare for children and women worldwide. Our commitment is reflected in our rankings as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, as well as recognition as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive healthcare network includes the Texas Medical Center hospital with over 40 pediatric subspecialties, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, the Feigin Tower for pediatric research, Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, The Woodlands hospital, North Austin facility, Texas Children’s Health Plan, Texas Children’s Pediatrics, urgent care clinics, and a global health program. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest pediatric programs in the nation.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other protected statuses.