Registered Nurse - Float Intensive Care Unit

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

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Title and Specialty Area: Variable Staffing - Registered Nurse Pool Critical Care

Department: Variable Staffing

Location: Dallas

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.

How You’ll Be Successful:

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. This job is intended for Registered Nurse Pool assignments: CCS (Critical Care Services). Will float to all critical care service areas. This includes NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit), TICU (Trauma Intensive Care Unit), and PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit). ED, PACU, Acute Care areas as needed.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 1-year acute care pediatric critical care hospital experience required

EDUCATION
Four-year Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Req
BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association Req
PALS/NRP/ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Req
Effective April 20, 2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire and existing employees must obtain PACES certification upon expiration of their PEARS certification (no later than April 20, 2022). (Department specific requirement - see addendum) Req
In some service areas, Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must be renewed annually Req

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

Job Title and Specialty Area: Variable Staffing - Registered Nurse Pool Critical Care

Department: Variable Staffing

Location: Dallas

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.

How You’ll Be Successful:

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. This job is intended for Registered Nurse Pool assignments: CCS (Critical Care Services). Will float to all critical care service areas. This includes NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit), TICU (Trauma Intensive Care Unit), and PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit). ED, PACU, Acute Care areas as needed.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 1-year acute care pediatric critical care hospital experience required

EDUCATION
Four-year Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Req
BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association Req
PALS/NRP/ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Req
Effective April 20, 2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire and existing employees must obtain PACES certification upon expiration of their PEARS certification (no later than April 20, 2022). (Department specific requirement - see addendum) Req
In some service areas, Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must be renewed annually Req

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 >

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement >

Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #19496. Posted job title: Variable Staffing - Registered Nurse Float Critical Care

About Children's Health (Dallas)

Benefits

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