We are searching for a Inpatient Registered Nurse for the PACU department someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care. Think you've got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit Prepares patient for examination per site protocol Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol Documents such education in the medical record Coordinates referrals Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer's instructions and using proper technique Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following: Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required. RN License - Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required 9-12 Months Professional Nursing Experience Required About Texas Children's Texas Children's presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children's first health care location in Austin, Texas Children's Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children's Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families. To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. About Us Texas Children's Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility and one of a select few hospitals nationwide that provides women, mothers and babies with a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. Offering a full spectrum of maternal and fetal medicine services, including an array of fetal diagnostic procedures and highly specialized fetal surgeries, the Pavilion for Women is connected to Texas Children's Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists. Three private OB/GYN practices, The Family Fertility Center, The Menopause Center and The Women's Place - Center for Reproductive Psychiatry are all housed here. Additionally, we also recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. ABOUT US Texas Children's Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility and one of a select few hospitals nationwide that provides women, mothers and babies with a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. Offering a full spectrum of maternal and fetal medicine services, including an array of fetal diagnostic procedures and highly specialized fetal surgeries, the Pavilion for Women is connected to Texas Children's Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists. Three private OB/GYN practices, The Family Fertility Center, The Menopause Center and The Women's Place - Center for Reproductive Psychiatry are all housed here. Additionally, we also recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
07/30/2026
Full time
We are searching for a Inpatient Registered Nurse for the PACU department someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care. Think you've got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit Prepares patient for examination per site protocol Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol Documents such education in the medical record Coordinates referrals Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer's instructions and using proper technique Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following: Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required. RN License - Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required 9-12 Months Professional Nursing Experience Required About Texas Children's Texas Children's presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children's first health care location in Austin, Texas Children's Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children's Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families. To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. About Us Texas Children's Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility and one of a select few hospitals nationwide that provides women, mothers and babies with a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. Offering a full spectrum of maternal and fetal medicine services, including an array of fetal diagnostic procedures and highly specialized fetal surgeries, the Pavilion for Women is connected to Texas Children's Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists. Three private OB/GYN practices, The Family Fertility Center, The Menopause Center and The Women's Place - Center for Reproductive Psychiatry are all housed here. Additionally, we also recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. ABOUT US Texas Children's Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility and one of a select few hospitals nationwide that provides women, mothers and babies with a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. Offering a full spectrum of maternal and fetal medicine services, including an array of fetal diagnostic procedures and highly specialized fetal surgeries, the Pavilion for Women is connected to Texas Children's Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists. Three private OB/GYN practices, The Family Fertility Center, The Menopause Center and The Women's Place - Center for Reproductive Psychiatry are all housed here. Additionally, we also recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
We are searching for an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this role, you'll administer a variety of respiratory care procedures in a developmentally/age-appropriate manner for patients ranging from neonates to adults. Think you've got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities • Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control; disease states, pathophysiology and pharmacology; operation of equipment used to administer routine respiratory care therapeutic modalities; special procedures once trained • Performs patient care activities according to policy and/or guidelines, and in compliance with MD order to provide optimal patient outcome • Documents patient-related activities according to policy/guidelines accurately and legibly • Facilitates good communication with physician, nurses, and other members of the health care team to coordinate optimal patient care • Performs medical record review to ensure physician's orders for respiratory care are current, signed off appropriately, coincident with therapy delivered, and are optimal for patient outcome • Communicates with physicians, provides suggestions and input into the patient's plan of care, attempts to initiate respiratory protocols for all applicable patients, attends physician rounds consistently • Delivers a complete and comprehensive verbal report to the oncoming shift and manager by reporting all information relevant to the patient's plan of care and anticipated problems • Provides instruction to patients and families • Provides orientation/reinforcement to respiratory care modalities pertaining to their disease process • Expand professional knowledge base and clinical capabilities As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements • Graduate of an A.M.A approved Associate degree certification/registry program OR may be a graduate of an A.M.A. approved Bachelor degree program in respiratory care • Current license to practice respiratory care the in the State of Texas • Recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist • One year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas, including six (6) months of experience in critical care, preferred ABOUT US Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
07/29/2026
Full time
We are searching for an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this role, you'll administer a variety of respiratory care procedures in a developmentally/age-appropriate manner for patients ranging from neonates to adults. Think you've got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities • Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control; disease states, pathophysiology and pharmacology; operation of equipment used to administer routine respiratory care therapeutic modalities; special procedures once trained • Performs patient care activities according to policy and/or guidelines, and in compliance with MD order to provide optimal patient outcome • Documents patient-related activities according to policy/guidelines accurately and legibly • Facilitates good communication with physician, nurses, and other members of the health care team to coordinate optimal patient care • Performs medical record review to ensure physician's orders for respiratory care are current, signed off appropriately, coincident with therapy delivered, and are optimal for patient outcome • Communicates with physicians, provides suggestions and input into the patient's plan of care, attempts to initiate respiratory protocols for all applicable patients, attends physician rounds consistently • Delivers a complete and comprehensive verbal report to the oncoming shift and manager by reporting all information relevant to the patient's plan of care and anticipated problems • Provides instruction to patients and families • Provides orientation/reinforcement to respiratory care modalities pertaining to their disease process • Expand professional knowledge base and clinical capabilities As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements • Graduate of an A.M.A approved Associate degree certification/registry program OR may be a graduate of an A.M.A. approved Bachelor degree program in respiratory care • Current license to practice respiratory care the in the State of Texas • Recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist • One year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas, including six (6) months of experience in critical care, preferred ABOUT US Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
We are searching for a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the NICU - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will manage and promote activities appropriate to ensure a safe and effective medication use process and assist in direct patient care activities to promote optimal drug therapy and resolve medication use problems in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult). Also, to perform a registered pharmacist's duties as defined by Hospital. Think you've got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Actively participates in multi-disciplinary rounds with medical specialty service. Ensures the appropriateness of all medication doses in reference to the patient's diagnosis, clinical status, weight/body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions. Identifies patients with special needs and oversees coordination of activities to ensure proper delivery of drug therapy. Performs outcome-directed therapeutic drug monitoring for patients according to guidelines. Monitors therapy for drug, drug-nutrient, drug-laboratory interactions and discusses interactions with appropriate health care professionals to help ensure patient safety. Performs outcome-directed pharmacokinetic monitoring for patients according to guidelines and discusses recommendations with appropriate medical professionals to help provide the best care for the patient. Accurately verifies medication orders in the electronic medical record. Ensures a safe medication use process. Participates in the education of patients, care givers, and the community. Supports patient safety systems. Completes intervention documentation in the electronic medical record according to guidelines. Performs and documents patient profile review according to guidelines. Performs and documents discharge prescription review according to guidelines. Enforces the non-formulary medication guidelines. Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, mailbox, and voice mail every shift. Ensures a work environment that is clean, neat, and organized according to departmental standards. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements Required bachelor's degree Pharmacy and Ph.D. Pharm. D. degree Required RPH - Pharmacist by the State of Texas Preferred 1-year PGY1 ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency or 3 years clinical experience as pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy setting with multi-disciplinary rounding responsibilities ABOUT US Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
07/29/2026
Full time
We are searching for a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the NICU - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will manage and promote activities appropriate to ensure a safe and effective medication use process and assist in direct patient care activities to promote optimal drug therapy and resolve medication use problems in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult). Also, to perform a registered pharmacist's duties as defined by Hospital. Think you've got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Actively participates in multi-disciplinary rounds with medical specialty service. Ensures the appropriateness of all medication doses in reference to the patient's diagnosis, clinical status, weight/body surface area, allergies, and drug interactions. Identifies patients with special needs and oversees coordination of activities to ensure proper delivery of drug therapy. Performs outcome-directed therapeutic drug monitoring for patients according to guidelines. Monitors therapy for drug, drug-nutrient, drug-laboratory interactions and discusses interactions with appropriate health care professionals to help ensure patient safety. Performs outcome-directed pharmacokinetic monitoring for patients according to guidelines and discusses recommendations with appropriate medical professionals to help provide the best care for the patient. Accurately verifies medication orders in the electronic medical record. Ensures a safe medication use process. Participates in the education of patients, care givers, and the community. Supports patient safety systems. Completes intervention documentation in the electronic medical record according to guidelines. Performs and documents patient profile review according to guidelines. Performs and documents discharge prescription review according to guidelines. Enforces the non-formulary medication guidelines. Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, mailbox, and voice mail every shift. Ensures a work environment that is clean, neat, and organized according to departmental standards. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements Required bachelor's degree Pharmacy and Ph.D. Pharm. D. degree Required RPH - Pharmacist by the State of Texas Preferred 1-year PGY1 ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency or 3 years clinical experience as pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy setting with multi-disciplinary rounding responsibilities ABOUT US Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
We are searching for clinical pharmacy specialists. In the clinical specialist position, you will manage and promote activities appropriate to ensure the medication use process, to serve as mentor to pharmacists who provide services to the medical specialty, and to assist in direct patient care activities to promote optimal drug therapy and resolve medication use problems in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served. Job Duties & Responsibilities Responsibility A: Utilizes practice knowledge and skills to serve as Clinical Practitioner. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary rounds with medical specialty services. Identifies patients with special medication needs and oversees coordination of activities to ensure proper delivery of drug therapy, including patients requiring extracorporeal therapies. Serves as member of patient care committees for medical specialty service. Makes recommendations and implements change to improve patient care Performs outcome-directed therapeutic drug monitoring for patients according to guidelines. Monitors therapies for drug-drug, drug-nutrient, and drug-laboratory interactions and discusses interactions with appropriate health care professionals to help ensure patient safety and compliance. Performs outcome-directed pharmacokinetics monitoring for patients according to guidelines and discusses recommendations with appropriate medical professionals to help provide the best care for the patient. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance and ensure patient safety for all patients. Responsibility B: Ensures the medication use process. Creates and maintains appropriate and useful policies and procedures affecting areas of responsibility. Makes recommendations as to how services, methods, and procedures can be improved. Establishes action plans to implement appropriate changes. Promotes the use of the formulary and follows procedures to obtain non-formulary medications. Identifies opportunities for improvement for area of practice; seeks to accomplish these improvements. Identifies and suggests agents to be added, deleted, or modified to/within the formulary and database. Investigates, follows-up, and takes appropriate action for medication incidents and adverse drug reactions. Responsibility C: Participates in the education of parents/patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and pharmacy residents and students. Participates in the education and training of pharmacy employees, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and non-pharmacy personnel. Develops an educational program and a plan and incorporates into pharmacist's routine increasing their clinical knowledge. Provides correct and timely drug information to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff as needed. Perpetuates self-development through publications and/or presentations at a professional society level each year. Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and technical knowledge and skills. Coordinates performance improvement or quality improvement activities to contribute to improved patient outcomes. Develops educational programs, both practice-area specific and general education for pharmacists to ensure good patient care. Serves as a preceptor to pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students. Actively participates in the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines group to ensure appropriate provision of medical therapy in TCH guidelines. Attends one pharmacy or service based professional meeting each year. Provide medication education to patients/parents/caregivers as requested by the medical team. Responsibility D: Communicates with others. Collaborates effectively with other members of health care disciplines to provide comprehensive care to patients. Communicates positively and appropriately to work effectively as a team. Utilizes appropriate skills to help develop a care plan. Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, mailbox, and voice mail if applicable every day/shift. Responds to pages and messages within departmental standards. Communicates and treats all coworkers with respect and courtesy, avoiding loud and disruptive conversation, and/or actions and remarks indicating disrespect. Keeps immediate supervisor informed of issues. Acts as a liaison between the pharmacy, nurses and physicians. Responsibility E: Performs other essential functions. Maintain patient confidentiality as documented by lack of complaints and peer review. Performs additional duties as assigned within specified deadline. Ensures a work environment that is clean, neat, and organized according to departmental standards. Completes mandatory health, safety, and training/in-services requirements by deadline. Demonstrates initiative when opportunities are presented as evidenced by successful completion of projects. Participates in the recruitment and successful hiring and training of pharmacists, completing the appropriate tasks to help hire and train employees as needed. • Participates in the clinical on-call program. SHARED ACCOUNTABILITIES Knowledge and Skills Technical and extensive knowledge of medication, pediatrics, and clinical therapeutics. Knowledge regarding effectively communicating medications' effects, education about medications, and establishing programs specific to patient care and training is required. Maintaining validation of departmental and area specific competencies. Must be able to work under pressure and work closely with others continuously throughout the day. Must hold an active TX State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor License and Precept at least two clinical students each year. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Requirements Required Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor's Degree Science in Pharmacy Required Licensed Pharmacist by the State of Texas or eligible for licensure in Texas. Required PGY1 ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency AND a PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency in an Advanced Area of Pharmacy Practice (PGY2 Critical Care, PGY2 Pediatrics preferred), or Required PGY1 ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency with four (4) years' experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting with clinical responsibilities, pediatric experience preferred. ABOUT US Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
07/29/2026
Full time
We are searching for clinical pharmacy specialists. In the clinical specialist position, you will manage and promote activities appropriate to ensure the medication use process, to serve as mentor to pharmacists who provide services to the medical specialty, and to assist in direct patient care activities to promote optimal drug therapy and resolve medication use problems in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served. Job Duties & Responsibilities Responsibility A: Utilizes practice knowledge and skills to serve as Clinical Practitioner. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary rounds with medical specialty services. Identifies patients with special medication needs and oversees coordination of activities to ensure proper delivery of drug therapy, including patients requiring extracorporeal therapies. Serves as member of patient care committees for medical specialty service. Makes recommendations and implements change to improve patient care Performs outcome-directed therapeutic drug monitoring for patients according to guidelines. Monitors therapies for drug-drug, drug-nutrient, and drug-laboratory interactions and discusses interactions with appropriate health care professionals to help ensure patient safety and compliance. Performs outcome-directed pharmacokinetics monitoring for patients according to guidelines and discusses recommendations with appropriate medical professionals to help provide the best care for the patient. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance and ensure patient safety for all patients. Responsibility B: Ensures the medication use process. Creates and maintains appropriate and useful policies and procedures affecting areas of responsibility. Makes recommendations as to how services, methods, and procedures can be improved. Establishes action plans to implement appropriate changes. Promotes the use of the formulary and follows procedures to obtain non-formulary medications. Identifies opportunities for improvement for area of practice; seeks to accomplish these improvements. Identifies and suggests agents to be added, deleted, or modified to/within the formulary and database. Investigates, follows-up, and takes appropriate action for medication incidents and adverse drug reactions. Responsibility C: Participates in the education of parents/patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and pharmacy residents and students. Participates in the education and training of pharmacy employees, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and non-pharmacy personnel. Develops an educational program and a plan and incorporates into pharmacist's routine increasing their clinical knowledge. Provides correct and timely drug information to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff as needed. Perpetuates self-development through publications and/or presentations at a professional society level each year. Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and technical knowledge and skills. Coordinates performance improvement or quality improvement activities to contribute to improved patient outcomes. Develops educational programs, both practice-area specific and general education for pharmacists to ensure good patient care. Serves as a preceptor to pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students. Actively participates in the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines group to ensure appropriate provision of medical therapy in TCH guidelines. Attends one pharmacy or service based professional meeting each year. Provide medication education to patients/parents/caregivers as requested by the medical team. Responsibility D: Communicates with others. Collaborates effectively with other members of health care disciplines to provide comprehensive care to patients. Communicates positively and appropriately to work effectively as a team. Utilizes appropriate skills to help develop a care plan. Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, mailbox, and voice mail if applicable every day/shift. Responds to pages and messages within departmental standards. Communicates and treats all coworkers with respect and courtesy, avoiding loud and disruptive conversation, and/or actions and remarks indicating disrespect. Keeps immediate supervisor informed of issues. Acts as a liaison between the pharmacy, nurses and physicians. Responsibility E: Performs other essential functions. Maintain patient confidentiality as documented by lack of complaints and peer review. Performs additional duties as assigned within specified deadline. Ensures a work environment that is clean, neat, and organized according to departmental standards. Completes mandatory health, safety, and training/in-services requirements by deadline. Demonstrates initiative when opportunities are presented as evidenced by successful completion of projects. Participates in the recruitment and successful hiring and training of pharmacists, completing the appropriate tasks to help hire and train employees as needed. • Participates in the clinical on-call program. SHARED ACCOUNTABILITIES Knowledge and Skills Technical and extensive knowledge of medication, pediatrics, and clinical therapeutics. Knowledge regarding effectively communicating medications' effects, education about medications, and establishing programs specific to patient care and training is required. Maintaining validation of departmental and area specific competencies. Must be able to work under pressure and work closely with others continuously throughout the day. Must hold an active TX State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor License and Precept at least two clinical students each year. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Requirements Required Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor's Degree Science in Pharmacy Required Licensed Pharmacist by the State of Texas or eligible for licensure in Texas. Required PGY1 ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency AND a PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency in an Advanced Area of Pharmacy Practice (PGY2 Critical Care, PGY2 Pediatrics preferred), or Required PGY1 ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency with four (4) years' experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting with clinical responsibilities, pediatric experience preferred. ABOUT US Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. 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