Recurrent Staff Employee - Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Lubbock, TX is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in an assigned clinic specialty. You will perform a range of general and specialized nursing duties within a health care team, under supervision, and may supervise junior staff when needed.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, documenting patient data in the EMR, assessing health status, communicating with patients, and contributing to care plans

Qualifications

• Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of professional nursing or scheduled to complete within 120 days of applying.
• Current RN license in Texas or temporary permit to practice pending full licensure (Texas).
• New graduates welcome; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient calls.
• Reports data and identifies alterations in patient responses to aid in goal formation.
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making.
• Obtains and records accurate vital signs and measurements.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents in EMR.
• Participates in patient care planning with the team.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Texas RN license or temporary permit

Job description

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for providingprofessional nursing care in an assigned specialty or sub-specialtyclinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursingduties as part of a total health care team to provide the patientwith complete evaluations. Employees in this position generallyassist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personneland may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence.May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receivessupervision from head nurse or physician, functions independentlywithin guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in theperformance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel.Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a highdegree of contact with patients, families, and other clinicpersonnel and outside professionals.

Major/Essential Functions

• Triage patient calls.
• Reports data, identifies, and reports alterations in patientresponses to assist in the identification of problems andformulation of goals/ outcomes and patient-centered plansof carein collaboration with patients, their families, and theinterdisciplinary health care team.
• Assists in determining the physical and mental health status,needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and sociallydiverse patients and their families.
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-makingto improve patient care.
• Implements teaching plans for patients and their families withwell-defined health learning needs.
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills in thedepartment
• Attends Nursing staff meetings.
• Participates in the identification of patient needs forreferral to resources and facilitates continuity of care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documentsintervention in EMR.
• Obtain and record accurate vital signs and measurements.
• Communicate with patients via telephone per clinicprotocols.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments forexaminations, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and medications for optimaland accessible storage.
• Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and SkillsFair.

Required Qualifications

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of professionalnursing or scheduled to complete a program of professional nursingwithin 120 days of applying for a position; current RegisteredNursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of atemporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice professionalnursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. New graduatesmust pass the National Council Licensure Examination for RegisteredNurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt. No experiencerequired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• At least one year of RN nursing experience preferably inPediatrics.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being.Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the-arc software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/orskills.

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/orskills.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

66B, 66C, 66E, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66S, 66T

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.