Registered Nurse II - Operation Room - LBJ - FT - Night

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, TX seeks a Nurse Clinician II who applies Texas Nursing Practice Act standards and nursing algorithms to manage common patient problems. The NCII works independently while recognizing when to seek resources and operates safely in their assigned area.

Requirements include a BSN preferred or diploma from an accredited nursing school, Texas RN license, and BLS certification. One year RN experience or GN program completion; bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Registered Nurse license to practice in Texas and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of full‑time RN experience or completion of a Graduate Nursing program.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; proficiency with basic math and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Independently and safely manages patients in assigned clinical area.
• Recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources.
• Applies standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations.
• Operates under the Texas Nursing Practice Act in accordance with HCHD Nursing Service.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of 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