Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $23+ per hour New

Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Plano, Texas.

• Specialty: Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Title & Specialty Area: Intermediate/PICU - Registered Nurse Pool Critical Care

Department: Intermediate/PICU

Location: Plano

Shift: Full Time 7p-7a

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.

Position 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. Critical care settings are defined as intensive care units and/or emergency department.

Job Profile: 

• • Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field 
  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market
  •  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements 
  • Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
  •  Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies 
  • Works independently, receives minimal guidance
  •  Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

  Job Specific 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. 

   How You’ll Be Successful:
  

  • 2 years job related pediatric critical acute care experience required
  • Four-year Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
  • Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas required
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required
  • PALS/NRP required
  • PACES certification with 180 days

  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 >

Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #1​8​2​0​6. Posted job title: Intermediate Picu - Registered Nurse Float Critical Care

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. 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.

• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance