RN - NICU D7 - (Nights)

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan premiums covered after 3 years

4%–10% employee savings plan match

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the NICU department. This role involves independent patient care, utilizing nursing processes to provide comprehensive plans for patient and family needs, particularly in critical care settings.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN in Nursing and at least one year of experience. They must also hold relevant licenses and certifications. The position offers a range of holistic benefits including paid parental leave and a robust employee savings plan.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience required.
• Must possess a current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes, delegates, and coordinates patient care.
• Develops plans of care through clinical judgment.
• Oversees care delivered by patient care team.
• Educates and facilitates learning for patients and families.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient care coordination

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BSN in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area

Registered Nurse

Department

NICU

Location

Children's Health Dallas

Shift

Nights

Job Type

On‑Site

Summary

Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care, utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care, and works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet patient and family needs. Critical care settings are defined as intensive care units and/or emergency departments.

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 sensitivity to recognise, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.
• Collaborates with physicians, families and other health‑care professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions toward achieving the best patient outcomes.

Work Experience

• At least 1 year registered nursing experience required.

Education

• BSN in Nursing required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse‑1N‑RN Essential Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas – Time Frame: Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support‑2R‑BLS Essential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support‑2R‑ACLS Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS (Department specific requirements – see addendum) – Time Frame: 180 Days
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program‑2P‑NRP Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS (Department specific requirements – see addendum) – Time Frame: 180 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support‑2R‑PALS Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS (Department specific requirements – see addendum) – Time Frame: 180 Days

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.