Registered Nurse (RN) - TCP East

Registered Nurse

We are searching for a Staff Nurse -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the collection of patient/family data, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information.
• Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight, and reason for visit, graphing data per protocol.
• Documents current medications, allergies, and other information with 100% accuracy.
• Prepares patients for examination and assists providers during treatments, examinations, and testing.
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed, documenting administration and reporting errors immediately.
• Provides patient/family education as instructed and documents it in the medical record.
• Coordinates referrals, ensuring the family has necessary contact information and documentation.
• Triages patients and phone calls per protocol and site standards, documenting all clinical patient phone calls.
• Collects and processes specimens using proper technique and follows site protocol for reporting results.
• Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families, identifies self, explains the visit process, and provides information on visit length.
• Undergoes respiratory fit testing as required.

Skills & Requirements

• Required Diploma in Nursing or associate degree accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for RN licensure.
• Preferred bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Licenses/Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse (Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact), BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).

About Us

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network, with over 200 physicians dedicated to infant to teenager health across more than 50 locations in the greater Houston area. Our Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services to children who might otherwise seek care from emergency centers or go without care due to low family incomes or lack of health insurance.

Join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members. Visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to job performance.

Key skills/competency

• Registered Nurse
• Pediatric Care
• Patient Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Patient Education
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Patient Triage
• Healthcare Team Collaboration
• BLS Certification