Weekend Nurse Residency Program Jobs in Forney, TX

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Department: Nursing

Participating Units: Pulmonary, Renal, NICU, Cardiac ICU, PICU/TICU, Critical Care Float Pool, Dallas ED, Plano ED, Plano ACS, Plano General Pediatrics, Plano Integrated Therapy Unit, Plano Hematology Oncology, Inpatient Surgery, General Pediatrics, Hematology Oncology

Location: Dallas/Plano

Shift: Varies

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary: Performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care under the direction of a structured new graduate program. 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 planning, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal learning 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 providing safe, quality, and compassionate nursing. * Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations * Organizes 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.

Education: BSN degree by December 2026

Licenses and Certifications: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Upon Hire Required BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Job Profile: Requires experience in own professional discipline to appropriately apply own knowledge; broadens own professional expertise and acquires higher level skills Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work No supervisory responsibilities but may provide informal guidance to new team members Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using professional/technical experience, judgment and precedents Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We'll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement