Nurse Clinician II TDCJ Med Surg

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking an Advanced Beginner Clinician to provide patient care and work within nursing standards defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The role emphasizes expanding knowledge in a specialty area, with a mix of dependent and interdependent decision making to support patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates must hold a current Texas RN license or valid permit, have six months of clinical RN experience or successful completion of probationary

Qualifications

• RN with six months of clinical RN experience and/or successful completion of probationary NC I period documented on nursing evaluation tool.
• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care through nursing based practices as per ANA Standards of Professional Practice.
• Expand knowledge and skills for specialty area.
• Balance dependent and interdependent decision making in practice.

Skills

RN clinical experience

Education

Texas RN license

Job description

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

RN with six months of clinical RN experience and/or successful completion of probationary NC I period documented on nursing evaluation tool. Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Advanced Beginner Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill necessary to meet nursing standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nurse Practice Act without supervision. Recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources. Practice is characterized by a balance of dependent and interdependent decision making. Focus is on expanding knowledge and skills for specialty area. Provides patient care through nursing based practices upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0449 - TDCJ Hospital

Job

Nursing & Care ManagementRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 8, 2026, 12:55:47 AM