Registered Nurse II - Ben Taub - Observation Unit FT

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harris Health in Houston, TX seeks a Nurse Clinician II (NCII) to apply nursing standards and algorithms to practical patient care. The NCII independently manages common clinical problems and seeks resources as needed, ensuring safe, high-quality care within the nursing service framework.

Minimum qualifications include Texas RN licensure with BSN preferred or a nursing diploma, BLS, and at least one year of RN experience or GN program completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required/preferred.
• RN license to practice nursing in Texas.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• One year RN experience or completion of GN program.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Work schedule includes weekends, holidays, flexible, and on-call shifts.

Responsabilités

• Meet standards for professional practice as per Texas Nursing Practice Act and HCHD Nursing Service.
• Independently and safely manage patients with problems common to assigned clinical area.
• Recognize when assistance is needed and seek appropriate resources.
• Apply standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations.

Connaissances

Mathematics

Medical Terminology

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Bilingual (Preferred)

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Diploma in Nursing; graduate from accredited nursing program

RN license to practice in Texas

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Description du poste

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in 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/her assigned clinical area; recognizes when he/she needs assistance 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.

Work Experience: One (1) year full time RN experience or completion of GN Program

Language Skills: Bilingual Skills Preferred

Communication Skills

• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
• Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
• Proficiencies: P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mathematics, Medical Terms

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call