staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Endocrinology - $49 per hour

Cook Children’s Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Continuing Education

403b retirement plan

Pet insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Endocrinology for a nursing job in Fort Worth, Texas. The RN Staff Nurse on 3 North provides individualized care, prioritizes safety, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to manage endocrinology conditions.

The unit treats diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, thyroid disorders, and other endocrine issues, with telemetry and pediatric-focused care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS - American Heart Association.
• 1 Year of direct nursing experience.
• 1 year of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to augment the medical plan of treatment.
• Work with a strong team orientation and apply sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making.
• Monitor patients on the 3 North endocrinology unit, including diabetes management, insulin therapy, electrolytes, and nutrition support.
• Provide patient and family education and advocate for safety and quality of care.
• Contribute to telemetry monitoring and coordination of care on a 17-bed unit that also handles behavioral health needs.

Education

Associate's in Nursing

Job description

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Endocrinology for a nursing job in Fort Worth, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Endocrinology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

3 North

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

36

Summary:

The RN Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs of each patient. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence. By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff Nurse serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team.

3 North

Nurses on this unit care for patients with conditions such as diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, adrenal disorders, thyroid disorders, and other endocrine diagnoses. Care often involves close monitoring of blood glucose levels, insulin therapy, electrolyte balances, and nutritional support. Cook Children's is 1 of 8 Hyperinsulinism Center of Excellence in the world. Patients seek out care for this diagnosis from all over the country to be treated by the team on 3 North.

While 3 North is primarily an endocrinology unit, nurses also receive specialty training to safely care for behavioral health patients. This 17 bed unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities, and our nurses are trained to care for patients requiring additional monitoring support.

Education/Experience

• 1 Year of direct nursing experience.

• 1 year of pediatric experience preferred.

• Associate's in Nursing.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• BLS - American Heart Association.

Post hire Requirements:

• PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

The RN Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs of each patient. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence. By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff Nurse serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team.

3 North

Nurses on this unit care for patients with conditions such as diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, adrenal disorders, thyroid disorders, and other endocrine diagnoses. Care often involves close monitoring of blood glucose levels, insulin therapy, electrolyte balances, and nutritional support. Cook Children's is 1 of 8 Hyperinsulinism Center of Excellence in the world. Patients seek out care for this diagnosis from all over the country to be treated by the team on 3 North.

While 3 North is primarily an endocrinology unit, nurses also receive specialty training to safely care for behavioral health patients. This 17 bed unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities, and our nurses are trained to care for patients requiring additional monitoring support.

Education/Experience

• 1 Year of direct nursing experience.

• 1 year of pediatric experience preferred.

• Associate's in Nursing.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• BLS - American Heart Association.

Post hire Requirements:

• PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.

Cook Children's Health Care System Job ID #JR-119118. Posted job title: RN, Endocrinology/Rheumatology

About Cook Children's Health Care System

About Cook Children's

When you work here, you grow here.

Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don't otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities.

Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' #1 Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay