Variable Staffing - Registered Nurse Pool

Summary

Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes, delegates, and coordinates 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 develop an appropriate plan of care.
• Ensures 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.
• Collaborates with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care.

Education

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• BSN required

Experience

• At least 1 year job-related experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20
• PALS/NRP/ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum)
• PACES certification (Department specific requirements - see addendum)

Benefits

• 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