Nurse Clinician II (RN) - Labor & Delivery (Angleton) (Nights)

UTMB Health•Angleton, TX

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician II is an Advanced Beginner Clinician who provides patient care according to the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance, the Texas Nurse Practice Act, and UTMB policies, procedures, and standards. The role requires the knowledge and skill to meet professional nursing standards without supervision while recognizing when assistance is needed and seeking appropriate resources. Practice involves a balance of dependent and interdependent decision making, with a focus on expanding specialty-area knowledge and skills. The position supports the specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents care for assigned patients; administers medications and treatments; performs routine specialty procedures; and provides culturally congruent, compassionate care. The role also provides patient and family education, coordinates and delegates care, collaborates with the interprofessional team, supports patient advocacy and safety, and participates in unit quality improvement, shared leadership, continuing education, and evidence-based practice activities. The position requires completion of the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and an evidence-based practice project as required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with six months of clinical RN experience and/or successful completion of the probationary Nurse Clinician 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.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily care for assigned patients.
Identify nursing diagnoses and patient care needs; develop individualized 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.
Perform routine technical procedures and skills in the assigned specialty area.
Provide patient and family instruction based on identified learning needs, using evidence-based resources and Teach-Back to evaluate understanding.
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
Maintain safety and continuity of care through bedside shift reports, hand-off processes, interdisciplinary rounding, and other appropriate methods.
Delegate appropriately and seek guidance when needed; demonstrate effective time management and competent use of technology in patient care.
Identify ethical situations, use available resources, and seek assistance to resolve ethical concerns.
Advocate for patients and deliver culturally sensitive care using resources to meet patient and family needs.
Communicate respectfully with the healthcare team, seek support with challenging communication, and recognize colleagues who demonstrate UTMB core values.
Coordinate patient care in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
Attend and participate in unit meetings and activities, support organizational goals, and participate in shared leadership at the unit level.
Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and one journal club annually; attend in-services and continuing education activities.
Complete the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and an evidence-based practice project as required; pursue lifelong learning and adapt to change.
Identify patient safety concerns, report them appropriately, address immediate safety concerns, and engage in unit quality and improvement activities.
Complete specialty-specific Competency Based Orientation tools, participate in ongoing competency self-evaluation, and complete the annual self-evaluation on time.
Perform and report point-of-care testing.
Organize work so assignments are completed 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 for patients and the unit.
Complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation in patient, unit, and hospital records, including patient-related telephone interactions.
Use electronic communication and documentation systems competently.
Meet periodic UTMB and unit 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.