Position: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
Job ID: 24872
Location: US-TX-Houston
Department: Texas Children's Hospital
Full/Part Time: Full time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: 4p - 11p Part Time
About Texas Children's Hospital
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.
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.
Summary:
We are searching for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will work under the supervision of the site physician(s) and work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to render age-appropriate care. Practicing under established protocols, the NP assumes independent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment and procedures.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Description:
Part time, full time and PRN positions available.
Qualifications:
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Master’s degree in nursing required
RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing licensure Compact required
PNP-BC certification from the Texas Board of Nursing required
BLS or PALS certification from the American Heart Association required
Responsibilities:
Works independently to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients, consulting with physician as needed
Documents information in patient’s chart regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education
Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver
Records diagnosis/CPT in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per site protocol
Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns
Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns
Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families
Thank you for your interest in applying for this job position.
Texas Children’s is excited to announce that we are transitioning to a new applicant tracking system. During this transition, from April 11-17, 2016 our application functions on our Careers website will be temporarily deactivated.
We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Visit us on Monday, April 18, 2016 to check out our new features and apply!