Nurse Clinician II ACS- Acres Home Health Center

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community with compassion and excellence. As a Nurse Clinician II, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients, utilizing your nursing expertise to manage clinical situations effectively. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on both acute and primary care. You will be part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a supportive setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Texas; Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages patients in assigned clinical area.
• Recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources.

Skills

Nursing

Communication Skills

Mathematics

Medical Terminology

Bilingual Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

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Job Description

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers, and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents, and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

About Us

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers, and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents, and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has the knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in the Texas Nursing Practice Act and by HCHD Nursing Service. The practice patterns of competent generalists are characterized by the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations. The NCII independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patients in his/her assigned clinical area; recognizes when he/she needs assistance and seeks appropriate resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas; Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program; Other certificates as required by the unit/service.
• Work Experience: One (1) year full-time RN experience - Nursing
• Management Experience: N/A

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills:
• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
• Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
• Bilingual Skills Preferred / Languages: any
• Must be adequate to meet the following communication requirements: accurately interprets and transmits clinical information in English, both verbally and in written form; and sends and receives messages patients/families/SOs can comprehend.

• Other Skills: Mathematics, Medical Terms, P.C.
• Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree Major: Nursing / BSN Preferred
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call
• Other Requirements: N/A

Responsible To: Designated Supervisor/Manager

Employees Supervised: Yes

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care