Registered Nurse; RN - ED - Emergency Department

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Fort Worth, Texas.

• Specialty:
  ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Location:

Department:

Shift:

Standard Weekly

Hours:

Summary:

Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Consistently maintains a professional, therapeutic, helpful image and attitude. Provides emotional support to families in crisis. Provides Spanish translation and interpretation for all aspects of emergency care.

Education:

• Associates degree required.

• At least two years' experience in a direct patient care setting preferred.

• Demonstrates proficiency in English and secondary language.

• Special consideration for experienced translator in the following language:
  Spanish.

• Familiarity with medical terminology an asset.

• Previous interpretation / translation experience preferred.

• Spanish interpreters / translators must meet Spanish proficiency levels defined by Cook Childrens Health Care System and measured by objective and nationally recognized oral language, reading and writing tests. All applicants are tested to determine their Spanish proficiency level to qualify for employment. Applicants must meet minimally required Spanish proficiency levels. Testing will be administrated by a contracted testing service prior to completion of the employment process.
  
  Applicants must test at the proficient level to qualify. Subsequent to employment, Spanish proficiency levels are verified as part of the employees annual review. Testing is administered by a contracted testing service.

• Demonstrated ability to read and write in English and Spanish.

• The ability to relate to a diverse cultural and ethnic population.

Certification/Licensure:

• Heart saver Courses provided by American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Consistently maintains a professional, therapeutic, helpful image and attitude. Provides emotional support to families in crisis. Provides Spanish translation and interpretation for all aspects of emergency care.

Education:

• Associates degree required.

• At least two years' experience in a direct patient care setting preferred.

• Demonstrates proficiency in English and secondary language.

• Special consideration for experienced translator in the following language:
  Spanish.

• Familiarity with medical terminology an asset.

• Previous interpretation / translation experience preferred.

• Spanish interpreters / translators must meet Spanish proficiency levels defined by Cook Childrens Health Care System and measured by objective and nationally recognized oral language, reading and writing tests. All applicants are tested to determine their Spanish proficiency level to qualify for employment. Applicants must meet minimally required Spanish proficiency levels. Testing will be administrated by a contracted testing service prior to completion of the employment process.
  
  Applicants must test at the proficient level to qualify. Subsequent to employment, Spanish proficiency levels are verified as part of the employees annual review. Testing is administered by a contracted testing service.

• Demonstrated ability to read and write in English and Spanish.

• The ability to relate to a diverse cultural and ethnic population.

Certification/Licensure:

• Heart saver Courses provided by American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment.

Cook Childrens Health Care System Job . Posted job title:
Spanish Interpreter/Patient Advocate-ER Department

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