Registered Nurse Weekends Emergency

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Retirement plan match (4%–10%)

Medical premium coverage after 3 years

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas is seeking a Registered Nurse for weekend night shifts in the Emergency Dept. Independently performs nursing duties and uses the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate care for pediatric patients.

Requires BSN, active RN license in Texas and ACLS/NRP/PALS as department specific; at least 2 years RN experience preferred. Children's Health is an equal opportunity employer offering holistic benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• BSN in Nursing required.
• Texas RN license required, time frame upon hire.
• ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications as department-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes, delegates and coordinates patient care; uses clinical judgment to develop a care plan.
• Ensure patient safety, rights and quality of care; oversee care delivery.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to implement developmentally appropriate plans.

Education

BSN in Nursing

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area:

Registered Nurse - Weekend Option

Department:

Emergency Dept

Location:

Children's Health Dallas

Shift:

Nights

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. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

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

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

Other Information

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years registered nursing experience is required upon hire

EDUCATION

• BSN in Nursing is required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

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. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

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.