Registered Nurse (RN) II/III - Pediatrics (Bay Area)

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) II/III for its Pediatrics clinic. The role involves delivering care, administering treatments, and helping to maintain a supportive health environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance children's health outcomes while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (37-38 days/year)

Longevity Pay after 2 years

Retirement/pension plan

Free mental health counseling services

Employee discounts for various services

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Nurse State Licensure from Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines and medications to patients.
• Assist with minor procedures and document patient histories.
• Respond to urgent medical situations for efficient pediatric care.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Triage

Education on Health

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate's degree in nursing

Nursing Diploma

Tools

Clinical Equipment

Office Equipment

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) II/III - Pediatrics (Bay Area)

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) II/III - Pediatrics (Bay Area) role at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston

Registered Nurse (RN) II/III - Pediatrics (Bay Area)

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) II/III - Pediatrics (Bay Area) role at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Job Description

Apply Now

Back to search results

Previous job Next job

Job Description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

The Registered Nurse (RN) working in our UT Physicians Pediatric Clear Lake clinic performs daily tasks such as administering vaccines and medications, assisting with minor procedures, documenting patient histories, educating families on child health and safety. They will also assess symptoms, triage patients and respond to urgent medical situations to ensure efficient pediatric care. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s health while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
  
  

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
  
  

Position Location:

UT Physicians Pediatrics - BAPA Clear Lake

17150 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058

Schedule; Full-Time, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Position Key Accountabilities

• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
• Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act.
• Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment.
• Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data.
• Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment.
• Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff.
• Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate.
• Develops and implements teaching plans concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. Evaluates patients’ responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions.
• Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated.
• Performs onsite and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies.
• Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services.
• Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing.
• Acts as a clinical and leadership resource for team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Certification/Skills

• Uses typical office and clinic equipment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
  
  

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience; OR Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience; OR Nursing Diploma (3 year program) and two years nursing experience.

Minimum Experience

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code

• 51.215
  
  

Veteran Information

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX

For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Close the popup

Apply Now

If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visit http://go.uth.edu/careers!

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

UTHealth Houston Benefits

UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston by 2x

Get notified about new Registered Nurse jobs in Houston, TX.

In Home Healthcare RN - Low Acuity (Day Shifts)

Houston, TX $59,455.00-$100,000.00 19 hours ago

Registered Nurse II (RN) Skilled Nursing Days

Clinical Review Nurse – Concurrent Review

RN I - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston

Registered Nurse (OB/GYN) (Notional Opportunity)

RN I - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston

Pearland, TX $74,910.00-$92,536.00 2 weeks ago

RN II (Nights) - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston

Registered Nurse II (RN) - Flex-MedSurg- Full Time- Days

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.