Pediatric Nurse

4 weeks ago


Katy, Texas, United States UTHealth Full time
Pediatric Nurse Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Nurse to join our dynamic Neurodevelopmental Clinic team at UTHealth Houston. This position plays a crucial role in coordinating referrals for neurodevelopmental appointments and ensuring seamless communication and scheduling between providers and patients.

The ideal candidate will work closely with our multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Social Worker, and PhDs to coordinate day-to-day operations, ensuring the highest level of care for our pediatric patients. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for patient care/caregiver supports are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.

Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act.

Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment.

Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence-based objective data.

Prioritizes, synthesizes, and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment.

Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff.

Develops and implements teaching plans concerning maintenance, promotion, and restoration of health. Evaluates patients' responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions.

Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner.

Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or healthcare professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated.

Performs onsite and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies.

Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services.

Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing.

Acts as a clinical and leadership resource for team members.

Requirements:

Current state of Texas Registered Nurse licensure.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified preferred.

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience; OR Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience; OR Nursing Diploma (3 year program) and two years nursing experience.

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Benefits:

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees.

Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year).

The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue.

Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service).

Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan.

We take care of our employees As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

Free financial and legal counseling.

Free mental health counseling services.

Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.

Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.

Resources for child and elder care.

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