Registered Nurse; RN - LDRP

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?

• 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.
• All successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

• 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.