Registered Nurse (RN) - TC Urgent Care - East Houston
part-time•Houston
About this role
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.
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Job Duties & 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 protocol. 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.
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
- 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
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 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
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.
Other facts
Tech stack
Patient Care,Data Collection,Vital Signs,Medication Administration,Patient Education,Triage,Specimen Collection,Laboratory Testing,Collaboration,Documentation,Communication,Cultural Awareness,Emergency Response,Health Assessment,Teamwork,Clinical Skills
About Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric facility, nationally recognized as a top children’s hospital, and voted one of the best places to work in Houston for nine years running. We’re committed to creating a healthy community for children by providing the best pediatric care possible, through groundbreaking research and emphasis on education. We also offer a full continuum of family-centered care for women, from obstetrics to well-woman care. As a team member at Texas Children’s Hospital, you’ll work in an environment that values your voice. Texas Children's Hospital, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is recognized as one of America's best children's hospitals.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: http://texaschildrenspeople.org/
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1954
What you'll do
- The Registered Nurse will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Responsibilities include assisting with patient data collection, providing general patient care, administering medications, and educating patients and families.
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