Staff Nurse - Inpatient
Company: Texas Childrens Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description We are searching for an Inpatient Registered
Nurse in our Operating Room 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. Think you've got what it takes?
Job Duties & Responsibilities - Assists in the collection of
patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial,
developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site
protocol - Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and
reason for visit - 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 - Administers medication and immunizations as directed by
physician per site protocol - Documents administration of
medication and immunizations in the medical record per site
protocol - Provides patient/family education as instructed by the
physician or site protocol - Documents such education in the
medical record - Coordinates referrals - Triages presenting patient
complaint per site protocol - Verifies provider order and patient
per site protocol - Collects and processes specimen according to
manufacturer's instructions and using proper technique -
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: - 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. - RN License –
Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact - Basic Life
Support from the American Heart Association required - 9 months
Professional Nursing Experience Required
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