Registered Nurse II-Vintage Hospital

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, Gastroenterology at the Vintage Park outpatient practice in Houston, TX, seeks a competent Registered Nurse II to support clinicians and deliver high-quality patient care in a team-based setting.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, patient education, and efficient clinic operations. Onsite role with a 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Texas (active)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• BLS certification from AHA

Responsibilities

• Promotes quality, safe patient care and positive patient experience.
• Performs professional nursing assessment of patients.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Schedules appointments and coordinates tests and exams.
• Documents care in electronic medical record system.
• Provides patient education and triage guidance.
• Monitors staff performance and participates in orientation.

Skills

RN experience

Texas RN license

BLS certification

Education

ASN/BSN in Nursing

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse II-The Vintage

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine department of Gastroenterology at the Vintage Park outpatient practice is seeking a competent and reliable Registered Nurse II to support our clinicians providing services to patients. This position will assist in the care of patients under the direction of our team of physicians. The RN II position is expected to demonstrate clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, managing emergencies, and acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. Candidate must possess a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Position should be able to perform nursing and administrative duties using the principles of team-based and patient-centered care, chronic care management models, and quality improvement. It is the responsibility of this position to contribute to a patient centric and customer focused environment where the needs of the patients come first.

This position is based at the Baylor College of Medicine in the Medical Office at Vintage Park outpatient practice.

Job Duties

• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and a positive patient experience.
• Adheres to the scope of practice as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides professional nursing assessment of patients.
• Ensures efficient operation of the clinic or unit by scheduling and planning for use of staff, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with treatment room examination and procedures on patients.
• Schedules appointments, tests, and examinations with hospital and other doctor's offices.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient's electronic medical record.
• Instructs patients concerning the preparations needed for tests and surgical procedures.
• Communicates with other health care professionals regarding orders and care of patients.
• Executes physician orders and administers medications and treatments for patients.
• Promotes patient's independence by involving patient in defining and establishing patient care goals; teaching and counseling patient, friends, and family and reinforcing their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills.
• Provides telephone triage to patients and ensure patients receive the right level of care.
• Monitors Licensed Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurses I's, and unlicensed staff members by directing, guiding, and influencing the outcome of an individual's performance and activity.
• Participates in the orientation of new clinical staff.
• Respects and supports patient rights and promotes positive family and patient relations.
• Prioritizes and organizes work so that assignments are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Identifies and supports basic cost containment and efficiency for patients and the clinic.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; stocks, and orders treatment room supplies.
• Maintains a professional and cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, and building rapport by participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Two years of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Gastroenterology experience.
• EPIC experience.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.