Registered Nurse II PRN - Operating Room - LBJ - Day

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

Job summary

Harris Health System in Houston, TX seeks a Nurse Clinician II (NCII) to provide expert nursing care under the Texas Nursing Practice Act and HCHD standards. The NCII independently manages common clinical problems and collaborates with the team to ensure patient safety.

Internal Float Pool NCII roles include working across units within the department(s), with Registry and Agency RNs floating as needed. Minimum BSN preferred; licensure in Texas required; bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; Required for Internal Float Pool, Registry Nursing Services, & Agency RNs
• Diploma in Nursing; Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Texas and BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and HCHD standards
• Independently manage common patient problems in the assigned clinical area
• Float across units within the department and across pavilions as needed

Skills

Bilingual skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

PC proficiency

Education

BSN preferred/Required

Nursing Diploma

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.

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.

Internal Float Pool NCIIs are expected to work in any unit within the assigned department(s). Registry Nursing Services NCs and Agency RNs float within a Service, across multiple Services, within a Pavilion and/or across multiple pavilions.

Degrees

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; Required for Internal Float Pool, Registry Nursing Services, & Agency RNs

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

Work Experience

• Other certificates as required by unit/service.
• One (1) year full time RN experience or completion of GN Program
• Two (2) Years Work Experience in the area(s) of specialty for Registry NCs and Agency RNs
• 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