Nurse Clinician II TDCJ Women's

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare institution in Galveston is seeking an Advanced Beginner Clinician to provide essential nursing care through established practices. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience and current BLS certification. This role emphasizes professional practice and requires the ability to recognize when to seek assistance while expanding knowledge in nursing specialties. The candidate must maintain a Texas RN license and be committed to patient-centered care within the healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Must have six months of clinical RN experience or completion of NC I probation.
• Possess and maintain a Texas RN license or valid permit.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care through nursing practices.
• Recognizing need for assistance and seeking appropriate resources.
• Expanding knowledge for specialty area in nursing.

Skills

Clinical RN experience

Knowledge of Texas Nurse Practice Act

Patient care practices

BLS certification

Education

Current Registered Nurse 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 Management

Organization

UTMB Health

Regular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Feb 23, 2026, 3:17:22 PM