Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient - MBU, Mother Baby Unit, Postpartum - Maternal - NewbornTexas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX, USA
Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient - MBU, Mother Baby Unit, Postpartum - Maternal - Newborn
Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionPerform and document assessments of the patient / family including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs Collect and analyze data from the medical record in order to coordinate patient care Analyze situations, anticipate potential problems, and detect changes in patient status Identify each patient's needs pertaining to patient teaching, discharge planning, growth and development, nutritional screening, functional status, and pain management Develop an individualized plan of care based upon the nursing assessment and re-prioritize and change as necessary Determine which standards of care and practice apply to the patient and coordinate among other health team members as appropriate Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and / or patient care conferences Execute therapeutic physician or nurse interventions according to established standards Evaluate and document the patient's response to the care provided and recognize their progress towards the desired outcome Identify actual / potential barriers to learning and utilize various teaching strategies to overcome them as appropriate Maintain confidentiality concerning patient / family issues Act as a resource in educating new employees / team members Participate in achieving hospital / unit goals, structures, and priorities 48 bed unit (2 floors); provides couplet care and education (mom and baby) to women and their newborns during the postpartum period after a vaginal or C-section birth. Ensures that both mom and baby each meet the appropriate milestones for a safe discharge home; can also provide care for patients after a gynecological surgery.
Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient - MBU, Mother Baby Unit, Postpartum
We are searching for a Staff Nurse for our Mother Baby Unit - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care in a manner that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care. Think you've got what it takes?
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or other degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
- Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact and BLS certification are required
- 1 year of professional nursing experience
- The ability to demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills, good time and resource management skills, flexibility, strong oral and written communication skills, knowledge of unit-specific equipment, and knowledge of the nursing process, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration
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.
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