Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care (PT)
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are searching for an Inpatient Staff Nurse -- someone who works well in a fast-paced this position you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing planning educating implementing and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical psychosocial developmental cultural and environmental information per site protocol
Collects and documents vital signs height/weight and reason for visit
Prepares patient for examination per site protocol
Assists provider as directed during treatments examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site
Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol
Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol
Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol
Documents such education in the medical record
Coordinates referrals
Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol
Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol
Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturers instructions and using proper technique
Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
Bachelors degree in nursing or one of the following:
Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement
Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.
RN License Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required
9 Months Professional Nursing Experience Required
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades suc ... View more
