PICU Trauma ICU Registered Nurse Commit

The PRN Commit program is a staffing plan to address seasonal surges in patient volumes.

Individuals will be expected to commit to a 16-week assignment; opportunities to extend may be available based on patient volumes and staffing need.

This is an as needed position; to ensure the best coverage during our season surges, external new hires should be available for 3 shifts per week.

A completion payout is also available to be paid at the end of each 16-week assignment block. 

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.  Through 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.  Our dedication to promoting children's 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.

Summary:
Independently 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.

Responsibilities:


* 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 patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.


* Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.


* Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.


* 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.


* 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 person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.


* Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.


* Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC.


* Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.


* Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)


* Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families a...