RN, Emergency Department

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide competent and skilled care to patients and their families. The nurse will deliver care based on the nursing process, with emphasis on teamwork and customer relations. Candidates must have a current Texas nursing license and certifications such as BLS and PALS. The position involves a third shift with 24 standard weekly hours and will provide essential care in a dynamic environment focused on children's health.

Qualifications

• 6 months of nursing experience required.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS, PALS, or NRP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families.
• Base nursing care on the nursing process and medical treatment plan.
• Practice evidence-based clinical judgment in delivering care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Customer relations

Team-oriented care

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

BLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department: Emergency Dept

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) - 7p - 7a

Standard Weekly Hours: 24

Summary

The Registered Nurse will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs. Nursing care is based on the nursing process and augments the medical plan of treatment. The Registered Nurse 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 evidenced based practice.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• 6 months of nursing experience required.

Certification/Licensure

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS, PALS, or NRP certification required according to the PSP 225 Advanced Life Support Certifications policy for certifications.

Emergency Department Licensure

• PALS - 6 months from hire date required.
• CPI - 6 months from hire date required.
• ENPC - 12 months from hire date required.
• TNCC - 18 months from hire date required.
• ACLS - 18 months from hire date required.

About Us

Cook Children’s Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children’s, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children’s is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.