Registered Nurse PICU, PRN Nights (55864)

Registered Nurse PICU, PRN Nights

El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905

Overview

Level Experienced Position Type PRN Job Shift Night Education Level 2 Year Degree Category Health Care

Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization's vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's developmental age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient and family-centered care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Qualifications

Work experience:

At least one year experience within the patient care area that candidate is applying to, is required.

License/Registration/Certification:

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.

Certification by Unit

Departments - Upon Hire - Obtained within 12 months from Date of Hire - Obtained within 18 months from Date of Hire

RN - BLS - ACLS - PALS - NRP - STABLE - APHON - TNCC - ENPC

PICU - X - X - X - X

Pediatrics - X - X - X

IMCU - X - X - X

Hematology/Oncology - X - X - X - X

NICU - X - X - X - X

Perioperative Services - X - X - X

Emergency Dept - X - X - X - X - X* - X* - X - X

Float Pool - X - X - X - X

Transport - X - X - X - X - X - X - X - X

Nurse Imaging - X - X - X - X

Multispecialty Center - X - X

* For Emergency Department, NRP and STABLE are required within 12 months from date-of-hire.

Education and Training

• Associate degree in Nursing required.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.