Nurse Clinician II (RN) - NICU - Angleton Campus (Days/Nights)

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

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician II is an advanced beginner clinician who provides nursing care in the NICU. The role requires the knowledge and skill to meet professional nursing practice standards under the Texas Nurse Practice Act without supervision. The clinician recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources, balancing dependent and interdependent decision-making while expanding specialty knowledge and skills. Patient care is grounded in American Nurses Association standards of professional practice and performance, and supports specialty-unit, nursing, institutional, and health-system goals. The clinician assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents care for assigned patients; administers ordered medications and treatments; performs routine specialty procedures; and provides patient and family education. The role also involves coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, delegating appropriately, advocating for patients, supporting safety and quality improvement, and participating in unit activities, continuing education, shared leadership, and an evidence-based practice project. The position is full-time, with day and night shifts available. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with 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; must be maintained.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily care for assigned patients.
Identify nursing diagnoses and patient-care needs; develop and individualize care plans and revise them as needed.
Execute physician orders, administer medications and treatments, and provide culturally congruent, specialty-appropriate nursing care consistent with UTMB policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform routine technical procedures and skills in the assigned specialty area.
Provide basic patient and family instruction based on identified learning needs, using evidence-based resources and Teach-Back; adapt teaching strategies as needed.
Consider family dynamics and patient values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn when providing care and education.
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize care activities according to skill level and work complexity; maintain safety and continuity through handoffs, bedside shift reports, and interdisciplinary rounding.
Delegate appropriately, seek guidance when needed, manage time effectively, and use technology competently in patient care.
Identify ethical situations, use available resources, and seek assistance to resolve concerns; provide culturally sensitive care and advocate for patients.
Communicate respectfully and collaborate with healthcare team members and the interprofessional team.
Participate in unit meetings and activities, shared leadership, unit-based quality improvement, in-services, continuing education, and one journal club annually.
Complete the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and its required evidence-based practice project.
Maintain a commitment to lifelong learning and use evidence-based resources to guide patient care.
Identify patient safety concerns, report them appropriately, address immediate safety concerns, and engage in discussions and activities related to unit quality goals.
Complete specialty-specific competency orientation, ongoing competency self-evaluations, annual self-evaluation, and required UTMB and unit compliance requirements.
Perform and report point-of-care testing.
Organize and prioritize work to complete assignments within required 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 and complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation in patient, unit, and hospital records.
Use electronic communication and documentation systems competently and adhere to internal controls and reporting structures.