Nurse Clinician II (RN) - ED Galveston Island (FT/Nights)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

110d

About The Position

The position is for an Advanced Beginner Clinician who possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to meet nursing standards for professional practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act without supervision. The clinician recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources. The practice is characterized by a balance of dependent and interdependent decision-making, focusing on expanding knowledge and skills for the specialty area. The clinician provides patient care through nursing-based practices in accordance with the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance, valuing specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

Requirements

• RN with six months of clinical RN experience and/or successful completion of probationary NC I period.
• Current Registered Nurse license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS & PALS/ENPC certification required for experienced ED nurses upon hire.
• Non-experienced ED nurses must obtain ACLS & PALS/ENPC within 6 months from the date of hire.
• TNCC certification must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency department nursing.
• Participation in shared leadership at the unit level.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs and develops individual care plans.
• Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients and administers medications and treatments.
• Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs.
• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
• Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance to resolve them.
• Supports a healthy work environment through respectful communication with all healthcare team members.
• Participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization.
• Identifies patient safety concerns and reports them appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree