Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical

Integral Care-Austin, TX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,249 - 72,627; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave

Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement account

Gold's Gym membership discount

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Integral Care-Austin, TX is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide general health care and training to clients in a clinical environment. Responsibilities include delivering nursing care, developing client education, conducting health screenings, and facilitating access to community resources. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's in Nursing and be licensed as an RN in Texas. A minimum of two years' experience is required, along with bilingual Spanish skills. The position offers a salary of $39.38 - $52.72 an hour, depending on experience and other benefits such as medical insurance and a retirement account.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' related experience.
• Licensed as an RN in the state of Texas.
• Current and valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care and training to clients in a clinical environment.
• Develops and promotes educational programs for clients.
• Conducts health screenings and assists clients in accessing medical care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Job Number: 26-11217 / 26-12626

Job Summary: The primary purpose of the RN position is to provide general health care, training and education to clients in a clinical environment. This position is expected to demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and positive regard for others in verbal, written, and non-verbal communications. The goal is to promote trauma informed practices, provide suicide safer care, and foster a supportive and welcoming environment. This position calls for strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team and with both internal and external stakeholders. This position may conduct home visits when necessary, provide information and referrals to community services and resources, and expand community contacts to reflect client needs. Attend community meetings as appropriate. This position is under the administrative supervision of the program manager or practice manager at the RN's primary work site. This position is under the clinical oversight of the program's designated RN Supervisor. This position exercises moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care, skills, and disease process training to clients in a clinical environment, including general health management, medication management, symptom management, and nutritional counseling. Counsels clients regarding medication compliance and specific health goals. May be required to obtain blood or other body fluid samples for testing.
• Assists the unit manager and/or Nurse Supervisor in planning, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities within the program assigned. Makes recommendations for improvement. Provides program-specific consultation and training.
• Develops curriculum for group and individual client education in accordance with program requirements. Run group with clients weekly, including preparation of operating manual, literature, tutorials, etc.
• Develops and promotes incentives to clients to participate in educational programs.
• May make rounds, assisting medical staff in examining patients. May conduct home visits when necessary. Provides information and referrals to community services and resources. Expands community contacts to reflect client needs. Attends community meetings as appropriate.
• All clients are seen, and an appropriate disposition is arrived at; more complicated cases are staffed with the nursing supervisor and/or staff physician.
• Conducts health screenings for the target population. Assists clients in accessing primary medical care. Provides referrals, assists clients with medical appointments, and follows up on medical appointments or other treatment referrals as necessary.
• Reviews laboratory results with clients, providing education and guidance.
• Collects and reports client information and contact data in accordance with established procedures and funding requirements. Prepares monthly and quarterly reports as required.
• Able to respond to emergencies as demonstrated by actions, or descriptions of actions, that would result in the safety of themselves or others.
• Direct client care is provided according to the Nurse Practice Act and accepted Nursing Standards.
• Provide optimal trauma-informed care by completing all required training and consistently incorporating trauma-informed principles into service delivery as applicable, including, where appropriate, recognizing the signs and impacts of life-changing experiences, demonstrating awareness and sensitivity in interactions, creating a safe and supportive environment, and applying best and promising practices in work with clients, families, staff, and others.
• Provide suicide-safer care by completing all required training; responding appropriately to and managing crisis situations, including assessing risk of harm to self or others and implementing necessary safety measures; supporting access to suicide prevention and intervention services for all individuals; and, for clinical roles, completing required screenings, safety planning, and caring contacts in accordance with policy and practice standards.
• Provides optimal service to all clients, both internal and external. Responds promptly, professionally, and respectfully to client needs, requests, and concerns; communicates clearly; maintains confidentiality as appropriate; and collaborates effectively to resolve issues and support the health, dignity, independence, and success of those served.
• Provide bilingual services, when applicable, by communicating directly with individuals of limited English proficiency in the target language or by facilitating access to appropriate language assistance resources, in a professional and effective manner.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Nursing.

License

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Licensed as an RN in the state of Texas.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' related experience
• Bilingual in Spanish

Hours and Compensation

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary: $39.38 - $52.72 an hour, depending on years of licensure.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold\'s Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

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