Nurse Clinician II (RN) - GMC Overflow Unit (Nights)

UTMB Health•Galveston, TX

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician II is an Advanced Beginner Clinician who provides patient care according to American Nurses Association standards, the Texas Nurse Practice Act, and UTMB policies, procedures, and standards. The role requires knowledge and skill to meet professional nursing standards without supervision, while recognizing when assistance is needed and seeking appropriate resources. Practice balances dependent and interdependent decision-making and focuses on expanding specialty-area knowledge and skills. The clinician supports specialty unit, nursing, institutional, and health system goals. The position involves assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting care for assigned patients; providing medications, treatments, and specialty-appropriate nursing care; educating patients and families; coordinating and delegating care; and collaborating with the interprofessional team. The clinician also participates in unit activities, quality improvement, shared leadership, continuing education, and an evidence-based practice project, while maintaining patient safety, accurate documentation, infection control, and required compliance.

Requirements

At least six months of clinical RN experience and/or successful completion of the probationary NC I period documented on the nursing evaluation tool.
Current Registered Nurse license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Completion of the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and an evidence-based practice project as required.
Ability to meet nursing standards for professional practice specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act without supervision, recognize when assistance is needed, and seek appropriate resources.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care and execute physician orders.
Ability to provide patient and family education, coordinate and prioritize care, delegate appropriately, and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
Competent use of technology, electronic communication, and documentation in patient care.
Ability to maintain patient safety, follow infection-control practices, and complete required competency and compliance activities.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to lifelong learning through evidence-based practice, specialty certification, or an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily care for assigned patients; identify nursing diagnoses and patient care needs, individualize care plans, and revise them as needed.
Execute physician orders and administer medications and treatments in accordance with UTMB policies, procedures, and standards.
Deliver culturally congruent, specialty-appropriate nursing care in a caring and compassionate manner, and perform routine technical procedures and skills in the assigned specialty area.
Provide basic patient and family instruction based on learning needs, use evidence-based resources and Teach-Back, and adapt teaching strategies as needed.
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize care activities; maintain safety and continuity using handoffs, bedside shift reports, and interdisciplinary rounding; delegate appropriately and seek guidance when needed.
Use technology competently in patient care and demonstrate effective time management.
Identify ethical situations, use available resources, deliver culturally sensitive care, and advocate for patients, seeking guidance when necessary.
Communicate respectfully and collaborate with the healthcare team and interprofessional colleagues.
Attend and participate in unit meetings and activities, shared leadership, unit-based quality improvement, in-services, and continuing education; participate in one journal club annually.
Complete the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and an evidence-based practice project as required; pursue lifelong learning and use evidence-based resources to guide care.
Identify patient safety concerns, report them appropriately, address immediate concerns, and participate in discussions and activities related to unit quality metrics and goals.
Complete specialty-specific competency orientation tools, ongoing competency self-evaluations, and annual performance self-evaluation on time.
Perform and report point-of-care testing; organize work to complete assignments within specified time frames.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and perform or assist with aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
Practice basic cost containment, maintain accurate and legible patient, unit, and hospital documentation, and competently use electronic communication and documentation.
Meet UTMB and unit-specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR; adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Demonstrate self-care practices that support personal well-being, personal safety, and injury prevention.