Registered Nurse (Rn) - Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Clinic

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation's first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

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Summary:

We are searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Texas Children's Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Clinic - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, supervision and coordination of care given by others, and the coordination of services required for patients outside the ambulatory care setting in a manner that is age and developmentally appropriate.

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Qualifications

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the Covid-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

• Ability to demonstrate and perform generic and unit-based/critical competencies
• Or Must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN.
• Knowledge of nursing functions, basic anatomy and physiology, and diagnostic procedures
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing Or Associates Degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
• Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact
• 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Or Technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
• EPIC experience highly preferred

• Uses ongoing reassessment data to revise the diagnoses, expected outcomes, and implementation of the plan as needed
• Conducts a reevaluation and follow-up of care delivered based on the patient's needs, the patient's condition, or the patient's request
• Prioritizes interventions and implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family, caregivers, and other health care professionals in a timely manner
• Uses appropriate evidence-based assessment, complex interviewing techniques and instruments related to ambulatory care nursing in collection pertinent patient, family, or population specific data
• Incorporates the patient's families' and caregiver's ability to understand and participate in the plan of care
• Demonstrates patient advocacy as evidenced in response to patient care issues and collaboration with the health care team
• Develops and continuously updates an individualized plan for patients seeking care for health promotion, health malignance, or health-related situational problems