RN Clinician II - Flexible, Weekend & Holiday On-Call

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare safety-net provider in Houston seeks a Nurse Clinician II to independently manage patient care while ensuring compliance with Texas nursing standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Nursing preferred, Texas RN licensure, and experience in general nursing. Bilingual skills are preferred, and the candidate must be available for flexible scheduling that includes weekends and holidays. The role emphasizes applying critical patient assessment and treatment standards in a community-focused healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time RN experience or completion of GN Program.
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice nursing in Texas.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage patients in assigned clinical area.
• Utilize nursing standards to assess and treat patients.
• Recognize when to seek assistance and appropriate resources.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Above Average Verbal Communication

Exceptional Verbal Communication

Writing / Composing Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

P.C.

Job description

About Us
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, 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); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Summary

The Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nursing Practice Act and by HCHD Nursing Service. The practice patterns of competent generalists are characterized by the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations. The NCII independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patients in his/her assigned clinical area; recognizes when he/she needs assistance and seeks appropriate resources.

Degrees

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Diploma in Nursing; Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

Licensure/Certification

Registered Nurse; Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas

Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program

Other Certificates As Required By Unit/service.

Work Experience: One (1) year full time RN experience or completion of GN Program

Language Skills: Bilingual Skills Preferred

Communication Skills

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)

Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)

Proficiencies: P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mathematics, Medical Terms

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call