Sr. Staff Nurse

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

TTUHSC in Midland, Texas seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a specialty clinic. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vitals, and assist with procedures as part of a health care team.

The role requires a Texas RN license and at least two years of staff nurse experience in a specialty area; BSN is preferred and bilingual skills are a plus. This full-time, day-shift position offers strong benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas.
• A minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialty area.
• BSN preferred; bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, monitor maternal and fetal vital signs, and assist with specialized testing.
• Procedure Assistance: Assist physicians with high‑risk diagnostic procedures and ultrasounds.
• Care Coordination: Implement individualized care plans, triage calls, coordinate referrals, and bridge communication among patient, family, and specialists.
• Complete NSTs and use nursing process in planning and evaluating the patient plan of care.
• Guide and direct unlicensed assistive personnel in delivering interdisciplinary patient care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

RN license in Texas

BSN preferred

Job description

Introduction

TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for providingprofessional nursing care in an assigned specialty or subspecialtyclinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursingduties as part of a total health care team to provide the patientwith complete evaluations. Employees in this position generallyassist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personneland may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence.May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receivessupervision from head nurse or physician, functions independentlywithin guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in theperformance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel.Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a highdegree of contact with patients, families, and other clinicpersonnel and outside professionals.

Major/Essential Functions

Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct comprehensiveclinical assessments, monitor maternal and fetal vital signs, andperform or assist with electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)

Procedure Assistance: Assist MFM physicians with high-riskdiagnostic procedures and ultrasounds (such as targeted anatomicalscans, amniocentesis, or other specialized testing)

Care Coordination: Implement individualized care plans, triage patient phone calls or symptoms, coordinate referrals, andbridge communication between the patient, family, and specialists

• Complete NSTs
• Utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing, andevaluating the patient plan of care
• Guide and direct assigned unlicensed assistive personnel indelivering interdisciplinary patient care
• Communicate and collaborate with members of the healthcare teamto ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care
• Positively contributing to safety outcomes and promoting highquality patient experience

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program; currentRN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transferlicense to Texas.
• A minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialtyarea.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous related clinical experience
• Bilingual: English/Spanish
• BSN Preferred

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

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Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being.Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

33.00

Pay Grade Maximum

39.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

66B, 66C, 66E, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66S, 66T

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.