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General Purpose of Job:

The staff nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to assigned patient population.  The staff nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas scope of practice and within the framework of Driscoll Health System’s vision of excellence and integrated care delivery.  The staff nurse complies within the established standards of practice, policies and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice.  The practice of the staff nurse contributes to creating an environment that is patient focused, family centered and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management.

Essential functions and behavioral expectations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

Communication – Conveys information and shares ideas using the appropriate techniques to reach different audiences; promotes understanding and open information sharing.  Listens actively; solicits and gives constructive and honest feedback. Is sensitive to the needs, ideas, and feelings of others.  Develops and maintains rapport with others.  Adheres to confidentiality guidelines.

  • Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family using individualized interventions to ensure patient comfort and dignity.

  • Identifies barriers to learning, develops and implements education plan based on assessed patient/family needs.

  • Uses clear, closed loop communication that enhances team information sharing and decision making.

  • Uses chain of command to obtain appropriate health care response as an advocate for the patient.

  • Functions as a patient/family advocate, seeking direction as needed to provide safe, effective, efficient, and timely care.

  • Initiates appropriate referrals to the healthcare team based on assessed patient needs.

  • Documents timely and accurately in the electronic medical record to reflect patients’ plan of care and response to interventions.

Customer/Patient Focus –Understands and anticipates the needs of both internal and external customers.  Meets customer needs while remaining a good steward of organizational resources. 

  • Performs initial and ongoing focused assessments to analyze actual, potential and critical changes in the patient’s condition and follows through with appropriate reporting and actions.

  • Develops, implements, and modifies an individualized plan of care that reflects cultural aspects as appropriate of illness/hospitalization to meet patient needs and diagnoses.

  • Prioritizes, plans, organizes and directs care of assigned patients.

  • Employs strategies to promote health and involves the patient and family in healthcare decisions and care as appropriate.

  • Evaluates and reports pertinent patient response to interventions based on evidence-based best practice.

  • Evaluates progress toward attainment of expected outcomes and revises plan as necessary

  • Administers medications and other therapeutic treatments per clinical guidelines and orders; recognizes abnormal responses to medication therapy and initiate's corrective therapy.

  • Intervenes appropriately after correlating clinical picture to therapeutic treatment plan.

  • Selects and utilizes appropriate equipment, devices, and supplies based on the patient’s needs and treatment plan.

  • Ensures the correct functioning of equipment, identifies deficits and reports appropriately.

  • Participates in clinical research by following specific protocols.

  • Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice

Teamwork – Fully participates in maintaining a positive team environment that is conducive to customer satisfaction.  Builds trust among co-workers, focusing on accomplishing hospital and departmental goals.  Works effectively with a diverse group of people in pursuit of the organization’s goals.  Shifts personal goals when necessary to focus on group objectives.  Looks for ways to help others and to support their work.  Initiates warm transfer techniques to refer customer service concerns to the right individual; does not display “it’s not my job” attitude.  Values others’ contributions and shows respect for all individuals throughout the organization.  Can be counted on by others.

  • Demonstrates flexibility in staffing and scheduling to meet unit needs.

  • Supports real time staffing decisions and assignments for the greater good.

  • Supports goals through participation and compliance in unit activities and decision-making.

  • Participates in improving patient care by engaging in reviewing and supporting practice change based on evidence-based practice.

  • Maintains and respects relationships and builds rapport with peers and leadership.

Accountability – Takes responsibility and ownership for delivering results through personal initiative and commitment.  Willing to make recommendations and assume additional responsibilities. Organizes work and uses time efficiently.  Takes the initiative to find additional work during slow or downtimes.  Recommends innovative ways of doing work more efficiently and effectively.

  • Complies with and supports regulatory and organizational policies and professional standards.

  • Completes required ongoing development and education/competency/certifications as required.

  • Recognizes personal limitations and seeks guidance when needed.

  • Participates in Quality Improvement.

  • Identifies trends in patient care outcomes for QI monitoring, practice change, and/or staff education.

License, Education And /OR Experience:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  • BSN preferred.
  • Current RN License in the State of Texas.

Certificates, Registrations.

  • BLS and Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC)/Credentials according to Attachment A

  • ASC courses should be taken at earliest opportunity, completed within timeframes specified on Attachment A and continuously maintained ongoing

  • National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 3 years of completing orientation and if successful, continuously maintained ongoing.

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Texas Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric ICU/CICU

Job Description We are searching for an Inpatient Staff Nurse -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In 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. Think you’ve got what it takes? 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 manufacturer’s 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 Bachelor's 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 ABOUT US Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families. To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.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.