Eating Disorder - Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Company: Children's Medical Center Plano
Location: Plano
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Eating Disorder - Registered NurseABOUT THE JOB:
Summary:
Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in
direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery
of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration
with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive
plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and
coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing
skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge
and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's
situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision
making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with
the aim of promoting comfort.
* Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety,
effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
* Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of
care.
* Provides education and facilitates learning for patients,
families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a
sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences
related to diversity.
* Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare
professionals to assist in developing and implementing an
appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each
person's contributions towards achieving the best patient
outcomes.
* Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the
patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and
clinical concerns.
* Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in
EPIC.
* Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and
secured at all times.
* Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand
hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)
* Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families
according to their identified needs.
* Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good
customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate
decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence
based practice.
* Continuously inquires about the condition of the patient through
the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and
implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration
with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.
* Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to
manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the
patient/family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare
systems.
Other information:
WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year job related experience
EDUCATION
* BSN
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of
Texas required
* BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association
required
About us
Children's Health values the role each member of our team plays in
helping us make life better for children. We employ more than 7,500
people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them
reach their highest potential.
We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses
Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the
primary pediatric teaching facility for---the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center, and we are widely recognized for
delivering high quality care.
Children's Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to
Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for nine consecutive
years.
We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.
Benefits
Children's Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits
program and opportunities for learning and career development. We
promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members
have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.
We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.
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