Nurse Clinician IV TDCJ Holdover

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Nurse Clinician IV for the Galveston, TX area. The role emphasizes strong clinical leadership within the Nursing & Care Management team, directing responses to emergent situations and advancing evidence-based standards of practice on the unit.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing, an active Texas RN license with four years of clinical RN experience, and a current BLS certification. This is a full-time position based in Galveston, UTMB Health.

Qualifications

• RN with Bachelor’s in Nursing and four years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current RN license or valid temporary permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care meeting standards specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Serve as a clinical leader on the unit and lead responses to emergent or unusual situations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based standards of practice for the specialty area.

Skills

RN

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Clinical RN experience

Specialty certification

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

RN license

Job description

Nurse Clinician IV TDCJ Holdover

Galveston, Texas, United States

Nursing & Care Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2605575

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

RN with Bachelor’s in Nursing, four years of clinical RN experience and approved specialty certification. Must possess and maintain a current RN license or valid temporary permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Proficient Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Practice is characterized by a balance of interdependent/independent decision-making and a consistent holistic approach to patient care. Proficiently functions with the interdisciplinary team; initiates team action to address patient care problems. Serves as a strong clinical leader on the unit. Directs others in responding to emergent or unusual situations. Takes the lead in developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based standards of practice for specialty area. 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.

Compensation