Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $23+ per hour

Children's Health (Dallas); Plano (TX); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Progressive Care Unit in Plano, Texas. This role is vital in providing age-appropriate care to a diverse patient population, ensuring that every child receives the best possible health outcomes. The position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovative treatments and holistic patient care. With a commitment to community health and a supportive workplace culture, this is an excellent opportunity for a passionate nursing professional to make a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Employee medical plan premium coverage after 3 years

4%-10% employee savings plan match

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Texas.
• 2+ years of experience in pediatrics or related nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care guided by education and expertise.
• Evaluates patient responses and modifies care plans as necessary.
• Participates in performance improvement programs.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Pediatric Nursing

Diagnosis and Management

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate or Professional Degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $23+ per hour

Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Plano, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements:

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Title & Specialty Area: Advanced Practice Practitioner-Inpatient Acute Care (Hospitalist) Part Time

Department: Inpatient (Hospitalist Group)

Location: Children's Medical Center Plano

Shift: Variable Shifts; Days and Nights

Hours per week: 20 hours

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.

Summary:
The Advanced Practice Practitioner functions as a health care provider within a particular specialty service providing age-appropriate care to a culturally diverse patient population.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct clinical care in an expanded role guided by education, certification, licensure, clinical expertise and Prescriptive Authority Agreement or Delegation Protocol.
• Patient history and physical examination.
• Diagnosis and patient management (both inpatient and outpatient as appropriate).
• Orders and interprets necessary diagnostic and/or therapeutic tests.
• Patient consultation and referrals.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies care plan as necessary.
• Discharge planning.
• Anticipatory guidance regarding pediatric growth and development.
• Consults as needed with other health care professionals, patients, and families.
• Identifies the learning needs of patients and their families.
• Participates actively in research.
• Participates in hospital-wide performance improvement programs.
• Provides accurate, timely and effective communication within their clinical workgroup.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) applicants must be licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) prior to date of hire.
• This position will require credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Services department.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years job related experience preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in pediatrics or related specialized area of nursing.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Maternal Child Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist.

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.

Holistic Benefits:

• 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).