The Role
Supervise and direct clinical staff, provide and document direct pediatric patient care, assist providers with exams and procedures, triage patients, administer medications, collect specimens, coordinate referrals, and educate patients/families following practice protocols and safety standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are searching for a Nurse Supervisor for our TCP Grand Parkway -- 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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TCP Grand Parkway - 2819 Imperia Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Job Duties & 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
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.
Requirements
- Required Diploma in Nursing and Associate's 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, PALS - Cert-PALS by the American Heart Association
- Required 1 year of experience as a staff and 1 year of experience as an LVN with a preferred 1 year of supervisory experience
Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network with more than 200 physicians dedicated to the health care needs of infants to teenagers in over 50 locations throughout the greater Houston area. As part of our goal to build a community of healthy children, Texas Children's Pediatrics Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services for children who otherwise would seek care from emergency centers or possibly go without care or treatment due to low family incomes and/or lack of health insurance.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
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.
Skills Required
- Diploma in Nursing and Associate's Degree in Nursing or associate degree accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- RN license by the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification by the American Heart Association
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification by the American Heart Association
- 1 year of experience as a staff nurse
- 1 year of experience as an LVN
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- Must undergo respiratory fit testing
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What We Do
Texas Children's Hospital is a world-renowned pediatric hospital in Houston, Texas, specializing in pediatric and women's health. Consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas and among the best in the nation, it leads in patient care, education, and research. The hospital provides a wide range of specialized services, including cardiology, neurology, and cancer care, to create a healthier future for children and women.
