Texas Children's Nurse Residency (HOUSTON)

United States·HoustonOn-sitemid

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Key Responsibilities

Perform and document assessments of the patient/family including bio-physical, psychosocial, developmental (age-appropriate), cultural, spiritual,

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Graduation from an accredited school of nursing by December 2026 with your degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas required by January 31, 2027
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required by January 31, 2027
A personal mission statement - 500 words or less to include why you want to work at Texas Children’s and how your mission statement aligns to our mission and values.
1 letter of recommendation from a clinical instructor that addresses the applicant’s clinical judgment, ability to apply nursing theory to practice, and interpersonal skills.

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→Perform and document assessments of the patient/family including bio-physical, psychosocial, developmental (age-appropriate), cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized and systematic manner
→Analyze situations, anticipate potential problems, and detect changes in patient status
→Involve patient/family in the patient’s plan of care
→Implement high quality, cost effective patient care in conjunction with the patient/family
→Evaluate and document patient’s response to the care provided and recognize the patient’s progress toward meeting the desired outcomes and discuss with the patient/family
→Educate patient and family; assess patient/family learning needs, capabilities, preferences, and readiness to learn prior to teaching
→Demonstrate commitment to team; flexibility; professional, interpersonal communication; critical thinking; and excellent customer service skills
→Be accountable for managing time and resources effectively
→Be accountable for maintaining professional development of self and participate in the development of others
→Participate in achieving hospital / unit goals

Knowledge of the principals of biological, physical, and social science
Ability to apply the nursing process: observe, assess, intervene, evaluate, care, and counsel
Administration of medications or treatments
Administration, supervision, and evaluation of nursing practices, policies, and procedures
Developmental (age-appropriate) nursing practices
Ability to demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills
Good resource and time management skills, flexibility, strong oral and written communication and ability to operate unit-specific equipment

Nurse Residency Program Start Date: February 15, 2027
Interview Days: September 28 – October 9
Your online application and the questionnaire are due by Friday, September 18, 2026