Registered Nurse II - Ben Taub - Observation Unit - FT/Day

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, Texas seeks a Nurse Clinician II who will be responsible for independently managing patients within their clinical area. Applicants must have a Bachelor's in Nursing or equivalent, a Texas RN license, and at least one year of RN experience.

This role requires strong communication skills and a willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year full-time RN experience or completion of GN Program.
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Texas.
• Basic Life Support certification from AHA or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages patients in assigned clinical area.
• Recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks resources.

Skills

Mathematics

Medical terms

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing from an accredited school

Job description

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.

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

As required by the 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)

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/skills/abilities: Mathematics, Medical terms

Work Schedule

Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call