Registered Nurse II - Ben Taub - MedSurg 5B - FT/Night

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston seeks a Nurse Clinician II to provide advanced nursing care in the assigned unit, applying standards from the Texas Nursing Practice Act. The NCII independently manages common patient problems and seeks resources as needed.

Requires RN licensure in Texas; BSN preferred and one year of full-time RN experience or GN completion. Bilingual skills preferred. Work involves weekends and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Diploma in Nursing; Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Registered Nurse; Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program.
• One year full‑time RN experience or completion of a Graduate Nursing (GN) program.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge/skills/abilities: mathematics, medical terms

Responsibilities

• Independently and safely manages patients with problems common to assigned clinical area.
• Recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff.
• On-call, weekends and holiday coverage as part of the schedule.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Writing

Medical terms

PC proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in the Texas Nursing Practice Act and by HCHD Nursing Service. The practice patterns of competent generalists are characterized by the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations. The NCII independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patients in his or her assigned clinical area; recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources.

Degrees / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Diploma in Nursing; Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

Licensure / Certification

• Registered Nurse; Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program

Other Certificates (As Required by Unit/Service)

Other certificates may be required by unit/service.

Work Experience

One (1) year full‑time RN experience or completion of a Graduate Nursing (GN) program.

Language Skills

Bilingual skills preferred.

Communication Skills

• Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact)
• Exceptional verbal communication (e.g., public speaking)
• Writing/Composing: correspondence and reports
• Proficiencies: PC

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/skills/abilities: mathematics, medical terms

Work Schedule

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Flexible
• On call