About the role
We are searching for an Inpatient Registered Nurse for Acute Renal Dialysis unit at Texas Children's Medical Center - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
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Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol
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Troubleshoot dialysis needs and work independently on cases with a small team of other dialysis nurses.
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Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit
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Prepares patient for examination per site protocol
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Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site
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Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol
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Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol
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Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol
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Documents such education in the medical record
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Coordinates referrals
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Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol
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Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol
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Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique
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Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families
As 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.
Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following:
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Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement
Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.
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- RN License – Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required
- 1 year professional Nursing Experience Required
- 2 years dialysis nursing experience preferred.
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