Charge RN Pediatrics, Nights

Level: Entry,

Job Location:

El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Job Shift: Night, Job Category:
Nurse, Supervises and coordinates unit operations/activities on a specific shift to ensure quality patient care and optimal operational efficiency that ensures continuity of care. Maintains authority for resource allocation. Assists Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator in the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff. Supervises the work of RNs, and non-licensed members of the nursing staff.

• One or more years of hospital based acute care experience.

• CPR Training Program for licensed nurses working with adult and pediatric patient populations.
• CPR training not required for licensed nurses working in Specialty Care Nurseries.
• NRP required for licensed nurses working in Specialty Care Nurseries.
• Current RN License to practice in the State of Texas.

Please Note:

RN PRN candidates, whether internal or external candidates, must have certifications noted in the table below by department at the start of assignment/employment.

• PICU
  • Upon Hire: X
  • Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire:
  • Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire: X
• Pediatrics
  • Upon Hire: X
  • Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire:
  • Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire: X
• IMCU
  • Upon Hire: X
  • Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire:
  • Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire: X
• Hematology/Oncology
  • Upon Hire: X
  • Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire:
  • Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire: X
• NICU
  • Upon Hire: X
  • Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire: X
• Perioperative Services
  • Upon Hire: X
  • Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire: X
• Emergency Dept
  • Upon Hire: X
  • Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire (NRP): X*
  • Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire (NRP): X*
• Nurse Imaging
  • Upon Hire: X
  • Obtained within 6 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire: X
  • Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire: X

* For Emergency Dept. RNs, in addition to above, NRP is required within 12 months and STABLE within 18 months from Date of Hire.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Meets unit-specific education requirements.

• Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.