Job Details

Telephone Nurse

A registered nurse, who performs nursing care for the caller, patient, and family via the telephone. Works interdependently within the guidelines of medical protocols and nursing standards of performance. Uses verbal communication and data-collection skills in carrying out the nursing process. Collaborates with callers on the telephone and with colleagues in other health disciplines to meet the individual health and illness needs of the patient and family.

Saturday/Sunday (10) hour shifts

8am - 6pm

Orientation is Monday - Thursday 5p - 11p for 12 weeks on-site

Must be local to DFW area

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• 5 years pediatric experience required
• 3 years pediatric ED/UCC and/or Critical Care experience preferred
• Good organizational, interpersonal, communication skills & computer skills

Certification/Licensure:

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.