Nurse Clinician II PRN - Trauma Services - LBJ

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Nurse Clinician II (NCII) to deliver competent nursing care across assigned units in our hospital network. The NCII will independently manage common patient problems, while coordinating with resources as needed to ensure safe outcomes.

Internal Float Pool NCII roles include working across multiple units within the department, with Registry and Agency RN float responsibilities across services and pavilions. A Texas RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include BSN preferred; required for Internal Float Pool, Registry Nursing Services, & Agency RNs.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas; RN license required.
• Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program.
• One (1) year full-time RN experience or completion of GN Program; Two (2) years in specialty for Registry NCs and Agency RNs.
• Language Skills: Bilingual Skills Preferred.

Responsibilities

• The NCII independently and safely manages patients with problems common to assigned clinical area; seeks resources when needed.
• Internal Float Pool NCII may work in any unit within the department(s).
• Registry Nursing Services NCs and Agency RNs float within a Service, across multiple Services, and across pavilions.

Skills

Bilingual

Medical terms

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

About Us

Harris Health 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); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in 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. Internal Float Pool NCIIs are expected to work in any unit within the assigned department(s). Registry Nursing Services NCs and Agency RNs float within a Service, across multiple Services, within a Pavilion and/or across multiple pavilions.

Degrees

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; Required for Internal Float Pool, Registry Nursing Services, & Agency RNs
• Diploma in Nursing; Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Nurse; Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program

Work Experience

• Other certificates as required by unit/service.
• One (1) year full time RN experience or completion of GN Program
• Two (2) Years Work Experience in the area(s) of specialty for Registry NCs and Agency RNs
• Language Skills: Bilingual Skills Preferred

Communication Skills

• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
• Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
• Proficiencies: P.C.

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mathematics, Medical Terms
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call