Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Casual Appointment - Hughes Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; United States; Presencial; USD 41.328 - 61.992; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A leading medical institution in Texas is seeking a Nurse Clinician III (RN) for a casual appointment to provide direct nursing care in a correctional setting. The role requires at least two years of clinical RN experience and a current Texas RN license. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, and participating in interdisciplinary care teams. This position is part-time and limited to 19 hours per week, offering a unique work environment.

Formación

• 2 years of clinical RN experience required.
• Must maintain a valid RN license in Texas.
• Current BLS-HP certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care.
• Identify patient care needs and formulate nursing diagnoses.
• Execute physician's orders and administer medications.

Conocimientos

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Technical nursing procedures

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Registered Nurse (RN)

Descripción del empleo

Nurse Clinician III (RN) – Casual Appointment – Hughes Unit

Apply for the Nurse Clinician III (RN) – Casual Appointment – Hughes Unit role at The University of Texas Medical Branch.

Job Summary

Competent clinician to provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centered. Manages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for other nursing staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.
• Competently executes physician's orders for all assigned patients: administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills in assigned specialty area.
• Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equipment

Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

Work Environment

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Required Education/Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with two (2) years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS-HP required.

This is an open-pooled position. Education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Applicants with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered for a Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I position.

NOTE

This is a non-benefit eligible position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

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 – Gatesville. Other location: United States – Texas – Waco. Work location: Alfred Hughes Facility.