Nurse Clinician II (RN) - Ortho/Trauma (Days)

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

120d

About The Position

The position is for an Advanced Beginner Clinician who possesses the knowledge and skill 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 upon 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 documented on nursing evaluation tool.
• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS certification required.

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.
• Delivers culturally sensitive care and serves as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills and competent use of technology in patient care.
• Participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization.
• Identifies patient safety concerns and reports appropriately.
• Completes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree