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Registered Nurse (OR - Night Shift)

Job Title & Specialty Area: Registered Nurse Department: Operating Room Location: Dallas, TX Shift: Night Shift, 8:45PM - 7:15AM, 10 Hour Shifts, No Call, Holiday Requirements. Job Type: On-Site Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. 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. 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. Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.) Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs. Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice. Continuously inquires about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family. Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems. How You’ll Be Successful: Work Experience At least 1 year of related experience required Operating Room experience strongly preferred Education BSN Required Licenses And Certifications Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas required Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by Life Support Course required A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: 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 As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

LPN-Part Time-McKinney, TX

PM Pediatric Care McKinney, TX

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Summary The Licensed Practical or Vocation Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The LPN/LVN role is an opportunity for a pediatric LPN/LVN to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. Description Job Responsibilities: Provider clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, intake, and prioritize patient care Perform procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight catheterization), administer medications (oral, rectal, IM, and IV), and assist the physician with total patient care within the scope of practice Remaining knowledgeable in pediatric pharmacology Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice Perform monthly quality control checks in the office Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab Ability to assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and proper sterilization tools and equipment as required Practice standard safety practices and precautions Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies and promptly notifying physician Establish effective rapport with clients, families, other employees, and physicians Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations Update knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; regarding professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Assisting patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed Assist physician with a focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow and throughput (Arrival to Room, Arrival to Medication Administration, Disposition to Discharge, Discharge Length of Stay) Qualifications Pediatric experience is required; Pediatric ER, Pediatric hospital unit, or Pediatrics Urgent Care Experience preferred Active state nursing license or active compact state licensure from the state you reside Prior experience and competency with nursing procedures (not limited to IV placement, urinary straight catheterization, and medication administration) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic’s processes, and procedures Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments Skill in rapid assessment of the critical presentation of the pediatric population Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calm in emergencies Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally Possess the following qualifications: Energetic, Highly Motivated, Customer Service Focus, Positive Attitude, Confidentiality, Teamwork, and Professionalism Compensation: Compensation Dependent Upon Location and Experience The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications. EEO Statement PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.