Nurse Clinician III, Outpatient - Multi Surgical and Medical Specialty Clinic (Part-time)

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

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Proficient Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly independent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

Requirements

RN with two years of clinical RN experience.
Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
Current BLS required.
Clinic has Cardiology, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. Will be required to do DSE/XSE and start IVs.

Nice To Haves

ACLS or must obtain within 3 months after hire.

Responsibilities

Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.
Responds in a timely manner to call-lights.
Provides comfort measures to patient / family.
Performs technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient's plan of care and following approved policy and procedure.
Obtains vital signs. Appropriately documents chief complaint and reason for visit.
Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in the performance of duties.
Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces.
Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
Accurately performs tests, such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, Ph, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult.
Measures and records intake and output as ordered.
Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plan, objectives, and potential crisis.
Under direction of physician, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.
Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with patients / families.
The MA will refill patient medications as requested, using the guidelines for the prescribing physician/provider in their assigned area and in accordance with the policy C51, Prescription Refill Management for Ambulatory Care Services.
Safely and properly administers medications as assigned.
Accurately documents / communicates interventions and measurements.
Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider.
Under supervision, completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on patient clinic record.
Assist with medication reconciliation as required.
Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the environment.
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Checks equipment / supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability.
Cleans equipment and returns to its proper place.
Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired.
Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned / requested.
Respects and supports patient rights. o Serves as patient / family advocate.
Practices principles of patient and employee confidentiality.
Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate.
Practices positive customer peer relations. o Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.
Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints / concerns.
Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patient / family and co-workers.
Consistently responds to customer requests / needs in an appropriate manner.
Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic / departmental level, as appropriate.
Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment. o Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.
Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment, and supplies.
Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member. o Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.
With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations.
Participates in clinic meetings / activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goals.
Accepts responsibility for own growth / development.
Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs.
Remains current on all in-service / education / credentials / certification requirements for position, as appropriate.
Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others.
Conducts self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting.