Registered Nurse - Pediatric ER

• Methodist Children's Hospital 7700 Floyd Curl Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229 Telephone: (210) 575-7000 About Methodist Children's Hospital Methodist Childrens Hospital is the first hospital in San Antonio to be exclusively designed for child care. Our facility offers outstanding pediatric services in many specialty areas including pediatric heart surgery, pulmonology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, newborn and pediatric intensive care, oncology and emergency services. Since 1998, we have worked to build a reputation that has made Methodist Childrens Hospital the most preferred childrens hospital in San Antonio. We understand that children are not just little adults and require a different kind of medical care. Our experienced team of medical professionals, pediatricians, nurses, child-life specialists, technicians and administrators focus on family-centered care to ensure that a childs family feels welcome and understands treatment options. We acknowledge that children are still learning and growing and that a hospital can be a fearful place for them, and we work hard to create positive healing experiences for each child and their families. As part of Methodist Healthcare, Methodist Childrens Hospital shares the organizations mission of Serving Humanity to Honor God. This is our promise to you and to our community. Awards and Recognitions To find out more about Methodist Childrens Hospital, please click on the links below
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• Landmarks Unit Highlights: PLEASE READ EXPERIENCE FULLY! Hospital: Methodist Childrens Hospital Location: San Antonio, TX Unit: Childrens Emergency (790) Classification: RN-Pedi ER Shift Detail: 7A-7:30P / 7P-7:30A / 1P-1:30A / 3P-3:30A Building/Floor/Suite information of unit : Childrens Tower General Information Shift Details- Please correct information below if needed:
• Quantity: _
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift/Workdays: 7A-7:30P / 7P-7:30A / 1P-1:30A / 3P-3:30A
• Weekend: Rotating
• Call

• No
• Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Special Skills/Experience required: 2 years + All travelers are required to float, while on the interview please inform traveler of the Methodist Floating Policy Unit Specifics - Information below is requested for better sourcing:
• 3Number of Beds : 36 plus 2 trauma rooms
• Patient Ratios : 3:1
• Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : Unit clerk, Pharmacist, Tech, Midlevel providers and Physicians
• Type of equipment : standard ER equipment specific for Pedi management
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Scheduling

• 3-12 hour shifts
• Floating policy: first to float to ED holds or inpatient as needed
• Patient Experience

high quality care Hospital Specifics: •

• BLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC Hiring profile Requested Skill Set: Must have: (candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role)
• BLS
• PALS or ENPC
• TNCC
• At least 2+ YEARS of ED Experience
• Skill set in working in a pediatic environment Preferred Skills/Advanced Skills Needed: (candidates with these skills will be considered first)
• Leadership Skills - Charge Nurse or Nursing educator
• Accessing and performing care and interventions on all pediatric patients
• Meditech Experience Preferred Specialty/Unit Certifications Required: (RN)
• Active TX RN License-Temp License are NO longer accepted Procedures performed on unit:
• IVs
• In and out Caths
• Medication Reconciliation Dress Code: Include requirements, but most of all not acceptable attire.
• Scrub Color
• RN: Navy (undershirts and jackets white, navy, black only)-NO hooded jackets or sweaters
• Nail Policy - No artificial nails or nail polish
• Hair - Off shoulders, natural color
• Tattoos - Body art should be covered whenever possible. Body art that is not fessible to cover on a daily basis will be addressed individually
• Piercings - Visible piercings other than ears, is prohibited. Unit Guidelines/Policies:
• Floating Guidelines
• Methodist Acknowledgement Form
• Attendance Policies Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.
• We are a new facility with a culture or team work. We are fast paced and see approximately 200 patients during our winter season but have seen our numbers increase to over 250 per day. We welcome a hardworking, self-motivated individual with a passion for high quality care and excellence in service.