Registered Nurse III - PRN - East Texas

Texas A&M University System; Crockett (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Crockett, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse III for the Mobile Clinic program. The role provides direct patient care, evaluations, and treatments to students, faculty, staff, and community members, and operates the Mobile Clinic with inventory and requisition of supplies.

The position requires four years of nursing experience, an active Texas RN license, and BLS. A valid Texas Class C vehicle license is needed or obtainable within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Four years of clinical nursing experience.
• Texas RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• State of Texas class ‘C’ vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards.
• Maintains the highest standards of nursing practice.
• Provides comprehensive nursing services to Mobile Clinic patients.
• Provides preventative education to patients as needed.
• Uses the health care team approach for triage, assessments, and treatments, including medication administration.
• Drives to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic in University vehicles.
• Operates and maintains the clinic, including inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.
• Maintains sterilization of instruments and supplies.
• Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education.
• Evaluates and reports patient progress; visits and tracks patient data.
• Fills in for others and participates in program team meetings; supports outreach and training as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

EMR proficiency

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Texas RN license

BLS certification

State of Texas class C vehicle license

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse III - PRN - East Texas

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Crockett, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culturethatrespectsall perspectives, talents&livedexperiences.Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Registered Nurse III, under general supervision, provides comprehensive nursing services such as patient care, evaluations, and treatment to students, faculty, staff, and community members and families participating in the Nursing Mobile Clinic program. Operates and maintains the Mobile Clinic, which includes inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.

What you need to know

• Salary: Commensurate

• Schedule/Location: Crockett, TX | Part‑Time, Monday–Friday | Onsite

• Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload themonthe application under the CV/Resume section.

Please note

• Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).

• This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Four years of clinical nursing experience

• Texas RN license in good standing

• Current BLS certification

• State of Texas class ‘C’ vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

• Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

• Experience with electronic health records (Epic preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Comprehensive Nursing Services

• Provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards

• Maintains the highest standards of nursing practice

• Participates in reflective practice

• Provides comprehensive nursing services to patients participating in the Mobile Clinic in accordance with professional nursing standards

• Provides preventative education to patients as needed

• Uses the health care team approach to provide triage of patients, physical assessments, and treatments, including the administration of medication and therapy as directed

• Drives to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic in order to provide vital services in a University vehicle

• Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment

• Maintains sterilization of instruments/supplies

• Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education.

Reporting and Monitoring

• Evaluates and reports patient progress

• Visits, monitors, tracks, and reports patient data

Program and Individual Development

• Serves as a key member of the school-based Mobile Clinic team

• Participates in community coalition

• Engages in program team meetings

• Promotes the Texas A&M program via marketing and outreach efforts at local and regional levels

• Completes required trainings and participates in professional development

• Fills in for others and performs other duties as assigned to assist other team members.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.