Registered Nurse (RN) Urgent Care (Part-Time) - TC Urgent Care Main Campus - Urgent Care
Company: Texas Children's Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) Urgent Care (Part-Time) - TC Urgent Care
Main CampusJob Summary
We are searching for a Staff Nurse Urgent Care -- 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.
Think you've got what it takes
Responsibilities
* Assists with the collection of patient/family data. Assists in
the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical,
psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental
information per site rotocol. Collects and documents vital signs,
height/weight and reason for visit. Graphs data per site protocol.
Documents current medications, allergies and other information per
site protocol with 100% accuracy.
* Provides general patient care. Prepares patient for examination
per site protocol. Assists provider, as directed, during
treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and
within scope of site. Completes treatments as directed by provider
and within scope of site.
* Administers medication and immunization. Administers medication
and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol.
Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the
medical record per site protocol. Reports all medication and
immunization errors to supervisor immediately after becoming aware
of the error.
* Assists with education of patient/family. Provides patient/family
education as instructed by the physician or site protocol.
Documents such education in the medical record.
* Coordinates referrals. Assures family has contact information for
referral. Assures family has documentation needed for referral.
* Triages patients. Triages presenting patient complaint per site
protocol. Triages phone calls per site protocol and within scope of
site standards. Documents all clinical patient phone calls per
organization recommendations.
* Collects Specimens and Performs Laboratory Test. Verifies
provider order and patient per site protocol. Collects and
processes specimen according to manufacturer's instructions and
using proper technique. Follows site protocol in reporting and
documenting results.
* Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families.
Identifies self. Explains visit process. Provides information
regarding length of visit.
Qualifications
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster
dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for
Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at
Texas Children's unless approved for a medical or religious
exemption.
* Required Diploma in Nursing Or Associate's degree in a related
field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of
obtaining and maintaining an RN license. Preferred Bachelor's
Degree in Nursing.
* Licenses/Certifications:
* RN - Lic-Registered Nurses by the Texas Board of Nursing or
Nursing Licensure Compact
* BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart
Association
Company Profile
Texas Children's Urgent Care offers high-quality, efficient and
affordable after-hours patient care in nine convenient community
locations across the greater Houston area. Texas Children's Urgent
Care has also expanded to serve the children and families of
Austin, Texas, with its first community location in South Austin.
Staffed by board-certified pediatricians who have privileges at
Texas Children's Hospital, our Urgent Care team can diagnose and
treat a wide variety of common pediatric ailments, illnesses and
conditions, including: asthma, strep throat, fever, minor burns,
influenza, ear infections, allergic reactions and more. We also
provide procedures such as antibiotic injections, breathing
treatments, fracture care and splinting, IV (intravenous) fluids,
lab services, laceration repair and x-rays on-site.
To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit
texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also
learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org. At
Texas Children's Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at
the core of our values and mission for all of our patients and
families that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and
inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners
throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one
amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting
legacy for future employees of this great organization.
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.
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