RN / Perioperative Nursing Job in D

divh2OR RN/h2pDepartment: Monday through Friday (schedule will be discussed at the time of interview)/ppJob Type: On-Site/ppWhy Childrens Health? At Childrens Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal./ppThrough 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./ppOur dedication to promoting childrens 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./ph3Summary/h3pIndependently 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./ph3Responsibilities/h3p* 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 patients situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort./pp* Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations./pp* Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care./pp* 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./pp* 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 persons contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes./pp* Accurately thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC./pp* Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times./pp* Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)/pp* Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs./pp* Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice./pp* Continuously inquires about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family./pp* Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems./ph3Credentials/h3pWORK EXPERIENCE * At least 1 year Effective 3/1/2023, at least 1 year of job-related experience is required upon hire required EDUCATION * BSN/ppLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas required * Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required * PALS/NRP/ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) required * 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) required/ph3Job Profile/h3pRequires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field/ppHas knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market/ppActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements/ppSolves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information/ppImpacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies/ppWorks independently, receives minimal guidance/ppExplains difficult or sensitive information; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures./ppUse appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; ppEnsure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers and own organizations needs./compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; ppSet high standards of performance for self and others; ppClearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message./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 Childrens Health a place where everyone can contribute./ph3Holistic Benefits How Well Care for You:/h3p Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years./pp 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure/pp Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)/pp Caregiver Leave/pp Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement/p/div