ERC - WKD Registered Nurse Critical Care

Requisition Number: 15580
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ABOUT THE JOB:
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.
JOB 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.
• Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.
• Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC.
• Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year job related experience Required in any of the following fields (Peds ED, Adult ED, General Pediatrics, Urgent Care)

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Required
• BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association Required
• PALS Required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification Preferred

Nights 12hr shifts Available
WORKING CONDITIONS:
About us
Children's Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children. We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential.
We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for theUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and we are widely recognized for deliveringhigh quality care.
Children's Health has also been named one of the150 Top Places to Work in Healthcareby Becker's Healthcare for nine consecutive years.
We invite you tolearn moreabout Children's Health.
Benefits
Children's Health offers opportunities for learning and career development; competitive pay; and a comprehensivebenefits program. We promote adiverse and inclusiveworkplace.
We invite you tolearn moreabout Children's Health.
City: Plano
State: Texas
Community / Marketing Title: ERC - WKD Registered Nurse Critical Care
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Location_formattedLocationLong: Plano, Texas US
Job Number: 73932