Registered Nurse II PRN - SICU - LBJ - Night

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System in Houston, TX is seeking a Nurse Clinician II to provide competent nursing care in assigned units. The NCII independently manages patients, following Texas Nursing Practice Act and Nursing Service standards. Internal Float Pool NCII role requires flexibility to work across units and pavilions; RN licensure in Texas and BLS are required.

Bachelor’s degree preferred; diploma accepted. This position emphasizes quality care and collaboration within a safety-net health system

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas.
• BSN preferred; Diploma in Nursing accepted.
• AHA/Red Cross BLS required.
• One year RN experience or GN program completed.
• Two years of experience for Registry/Agency NCs; bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage patients in assigned units.
• Float across units/pavilions as needed by Internal Float Pool.
• Adhere to Texas Nursing Practice Act, Nursing Service standards and unit protocols.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Communication

Bilingual skills

Education

BSN preferred

Diploma in Nursing

TX RN license

Job description

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.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees:
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
Other certificates as required by unit/service.
Work Experience:
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