Staff Nurse Urgent Care - The Heights

We are searching for a Staff Nurse Urgent Care - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care. Think you've got what it takes?

Qualifications:

• Required Diploma in Nursing Or Associate's degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license. Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • RN - Lic-Registered Nurses by the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact
  • BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the collection of patient/family data. Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site rotocol. Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit. Graphs data per site protocol. Documents current medications, allergies and other information per site protocol with 100% accuracy.
• Provides general patient care. 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. Completes treatments as directed by provider and within scope of site.
• Administers medication and immunization. Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol. Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol. Reports all medication and immunization errors to supervisor immediately after becoming aware of the error.
• Assists with education of patient/family. Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol. Documents such education in the medical record.
• Coordinates referrals. Assures family has contact information for referral. Assures family has documentation needed for referral.
• Triages patients. Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol. Triages phone calls per site protocol and within scope of site standards. Documents all clinical patient phone calls per organization recommendations.
• Collects Specimens and Performs Laboratory Test. Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol. Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer's instructions and using proper technique. Follows site protocol in reporting and documenting results.
• Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families. Identifies self. Explains visit process. Provides information regarding length of visit

Texas Children's Urgent Care offers high-quality, efficient and affordable after-hours patient care in nine convenient community locations across the greater Houston area. Texas Children's Urgent Care has also expanded to serve the children and families of Austin, Texas, with its first community location in South Austin. Staffed by board-certified pediatricians who have privileges at Texas Children's Hospital, our Urgent Care team can diagnose and treat a wide variety of common pediatric ailments, illnesses and conditions, including: asthma, strep throat, fever, minor burns, influenza, ear infections, allergic reactions and more. We also provide procedures such as antibiotic injections, breathing treatments, fracture care and splinting, IV (intravenous) fluids, lab services, laceration repair and x-rays on-site.

To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.