Nurse Supervisor TCP Cinco Ranch

About Texas Children's Hospital

Summary:

We are searching for a Nurse Supervisor -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will supervise and direct clinical staff and gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients.
 
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Requirements:
•    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 and associate degree in Nursing or an associate’s degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with a 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 or PALS - Cert-PALS by the American Heart Association
•    Required 1 year of experience as a staff or 1 year of experience as an LVN with a preferred 1 year of supervisory experience

Responsibilities: 
•    To supervise and direct clinical staff and to gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients
•    Supervises and evaluates clinical staff to ensure an optimal level of job performance for the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and customer service
•    Directs clinical staff in the provision of patient care, maintaining professional nursing standards and adhering to TCP policies, procedures, and recommendations
•    Provides general patient care. Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol
•    Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing within the scope of the position
•    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 practice protocol
•    Administers medication. Administers medication as directed by provider per practice protocol
•    Supports patients/families in self-management of their health through assisting with education. Provides patient/family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol
•    Triages patients. Triages presenting patient complaints per practice protocol, using electronic health records for documentation
•    Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and co-workers
•    Collects specimens and performs laboratory tests. Verifies provider order and patient per practice protocol
•    Coordinates referrals. Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral