Nurse Clinician III TDCJ Med Surg/ Telemetry

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX, seeks a competent RN with two years of clinical experience. Must hold and maintain a current Texas RN license and have current BLS certification.

The successful candidate will contribute as a skilled team member, follow the Texas Nurse Practice Act, provide patient-centered care, manage emergencies, and support unit goals within our health system.

UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current Texas RN license.
• Two years of clinical RN experience.
• Current BLS certification.

Skills

RN experience

BLS certification

Job description

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based 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.