Registered Nurse III-FT-Nghts-(Express Admission Unit)

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. seeks a Nurse Clinician III (Competent Specialist) to provide expert nursing care within the Texas Nursing Practice Act framework.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, standard-based practice, and independent patient management in the assigned area. The position requires Texas RN licensure, BLS certification, and typically 3 years RN experience, with a BSN preferred and specialty certification as an asset.

Qualifications

• TX RN license required or eligible for licensure
• BSN preferred; hospital-based experience a plus
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or Red Cross-approved program required
• 3 years RN experience in clinical setting
• Career Certification in specialty nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently and safely manages patients with problems common to assigned clinical area
• Applies standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations
• Demonstrates clinical leadership and coordinates care with team and resources

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

TX RN license

BSN preferred

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 III (Competent Specialist) has experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nursing Practice Act and by Harris Health Nursing Service. Practice patterns of Competent Specialist are characterized by clinical leadership, the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations. The NC III independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patients in assigned clinical area and recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resource.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
• a. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred
• b. Licensure: Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas; Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program; Other certificates as required by unit/service.
• 2. Work Experience:
• a. Three (3) years RN experience
• 3. Clinical Performance: Annual Performance Review/Resume/CV/Portfolio reflects leadership in professional practice environment.
• 4. Clinical Leadership: One (1) year of clinical leadership experience that meet (2) two of (5) five clinical leadership criteria (i.e., preceptor, charge nurse, certification, mentor, CoP chair, QI Champion)
• 5. Certification: Designated professional nursing certification for specialty.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Communication Skills:
• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Bilingual Skills Required? Preferred Language(s): any
• Writing /Composing
• Special Language Skills
• Must be adequate to meet the following communication requirements:
• Accurately interprets and transmits clinical information in English, both verbally and in written form; and Sends and receives messages patients/families/SOs can comprehend.
• 2. Other Skills: Medical Terms, Mathematics, PC
• 3. Advanced Education:
• Advance Training Specialty: Designated professional nursing certification for specialty
• Bachelor's Degree Major: Nursing/BSN preferred
• 4. Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call
• 5. Responsible to Position: Designated Supervisor
• 6. Employees Supervised: Yes