Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehab

Registered Nurse (RN) Rehab, NightsWe are searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) Rehab, Nights - someone interested to work in a fast-paced and highly technical critical care hospital setting. In this position the nurse will work to provide the latest care with a compassionate touch for children with neurological disorders and injuries. This nurse will be assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care in a manner that incorporates family centered principles and cost-effective care in a technology and resource rich environment. If you are interested in joining our team - apply today and come and grow with us!Think you've got what it takes?Inpatient experienceOk to work nights (full time)QualificationsBachelor's degree in nursing, Associate's degree, or technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement or an Associate's degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license required or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN with a verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement.9 months experience in nursing (minimum)RN License by Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse License CompactCPR – Basic Life Support from the American Heart AssociationThe ability to demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills, good time and resource management skills, flexibility, strong oral and written communication skills, knowledge of unit-specific equipment, and knowledge of the nursing process, critical thinking skills, PALS, and interdisciplinary collaborationResponsibilitiesPerforms and documents assessment of the patient/family including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental (age-appropriate), culture, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized and systematic mannerAnalyzes situations, anticipates potential problems, and detects changes in patient statusRe-prioritizes and updates plan of care based on new information and changes to the patient's condition; communicates this information to other health care team members and documents in the medical recordParticipates in interdisciplinary rounds and/or patient care conferences and documents in the medical recordAssists patients/family in implementing their role in the plan of care as appropriateAssess patient family learning needs capabilities, preferences, and readiness to learn prior to teachingDemonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers, and other health care team membersAdministers and documents medications and treatments in a timely mannerDemonstrates willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge and utilize new skills needed to improve individual, team, and organizational performanceParticipate in unit performance improvement initiativesAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.