Registered Nurse III – SICU

Harris Health System; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 51.000 - 79.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision

$10k student loan repayment

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to a credit union

Tuition Reimbursement (after 6 months)

Descrizione del lavoro

Harris Health System seeks a Registered Nurse III (Nurse Clinician III) to join the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for full-time night shifts.

You will deliver advanced nursing care, demonstrate clinical leadership, and independently manage complex cases in a critical care environment. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, apply evidence-based practices, and participate in professional development initiatives while providing compassionate, safe patient care in

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or Red Cross approved program.
• Specialty nursing certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years RN experience.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical leadership experience.
• Leadership criteria include: Preceptor, Charge Nurse, Mentor, Certification, QI Champion, CoP Chair.
• Strong communication skills in English; bilingual preferred.
• Medical terminology and critical care knowledge.

Mansioni

• Provide high-level patient care with clinical leadership and critical thinking.
• Independently manage complex patient cases in a SICU setting.
• Apply evidence-based clinical practices and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead and participate in professional nursing development initiatives.

Conoscenze

Clinical leadership

Critical care nursing

Communication skills

Bilingual skills

Nursing expertise

Formazione

Registered Nurse license

BSN preferred

Strumenti

PC proficiency

Descrizione del lavoro

Hiring Post: Registered Nurse III – SICU (LBJ Hospital – Full-Time Nights)
Compensation: $47.37 to $57.80/hour

Career Area: Nursing/RN
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 179507

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $10k student loan repayment
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to a credit union
• Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse III (Nurse Clinician III) to join the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for full-time night shifts.

In this advanced nursing role, you will provide high-level patient care while demonstrating clinical leadership, critical thinking, and specialized nursing expertise. The Nurse Clinician III independently manages complex patient cases, applies evidence-based clinical practices, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate, and effective patient care in a critical care environment.

This role also requires leadership experience and active participation in professional nursing development initiatives.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System 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, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • BSN preferred
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or Red Cross approved program
  • Specialty nursing certification required
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years RN experience
  • Minimum of 1 year clinical leadership experience meeting at least 2 leadership criteria such as:
    • Preceptor
    • Charge Nurse
    • Mentor
    • Certification
    • QI Champion
    • CoP Chair
• Clinical Leadership:
  • Demonstrated leadership in a professional nursing practice environment
  • Portfolio/resume/performance review reflecting clinical leadership
  • Communication Skills:
    • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
    • Strong written communication
    • Bilingual skills preferred
    • Ability to accurately communicate clinical information in English
  • Technical Skills:
    • PC proficiency
  • Knowledge/Skills:
    • Medical terminology
    • Mathematics
    • Critical care nursing expertise
  • Work Schedule:
    • Night shift
    • Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and on-call
  • Supervisory Responsibilities:
    • Yes

  Join Harris Health System and provide exceptional critical care nursing while leading and mentoring others in a mission-driven healthcare environment.