Nurse Clinician II TDCJ Medicine Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking an Advanced Beginner Clinician (RN) to join the Nursing & Care Management team.

This role requires a Texas RN license, BLS certification, and at least six months of clinical RN experience or successful completion of probationary NC I. The incumbent provides patient care according to professional standards and seeks resources when needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• Six months of clinical RN experience or successful completion of probationary NC I period.
• BLS certification currently in effect.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care aligned with Texas Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards.
• Recognize when assistance is needed and seek appropriate resources.
• Focus on expanding knowledge and skills in the specialty area.

Skills

RN license Texas

BLS certified

Six months experience

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 17, 2026, 9:26:17 AM