Psychiatric Resource Nurse - PRN

Psych Eating Disorder – Registered Nurse (PRN)

Location: Plano, Texas

Shift: Varies

Department: Psych

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.

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.

• Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care.
• 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 sensitivity to diversity.
• Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care to promote best outcomes.
• Advocates for the patient, represents concerns of the patient/family and identifies and resolves 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.
• Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to identified needs.
• Will deliver care with a team‑orientation, emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment, and appropriate decision‑making based on evidence.
• Continuously inquire about the condition of the patient and implement treatment changes through collaboration with the health care team.
• Maintain knowledge and tools to manage environmental and system resources for patient/family within or across healthcare and non‑healthcare systems.

• At least 1 year of job‑related experience.

• Four‑year bachelor’s degree – BSN required.

• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• PALS/NRP/ACLS as required.
• PACES certification within 6 months of hire.

• Requires in‑depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in nursing.
• Knows best practices and integrates with others.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues; may lead projects.
• Solves complex problems; exercises judgment.
• Impacts a range of activities within team and related teams.
• Works independently with minimal guidance.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; builds consensus.

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums 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.

Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally‑protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment‑related activity.