Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Med/Surg - CLC (Part-Time)

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

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a competent clinician with knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The ideal candidate will be experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled in their specialty area, functioning competently as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making, problem-focused, and patient-centered care. The role involves managing unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in the assigned specialty population and serving as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. The position provides patient care through nursing practices based 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 two years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS required.
• RN license.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• 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 interdependent decision-making.
• Practice is problem focused and patient centered.
• Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations 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.
• Completes the UTMB/Vizient™ Nurse Residency Program and completes an evidence based practice project as required.
• Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning (evidence-based practice, specialty certification, advanced degree, etc.).
• Demonstrates ability to accept and adopt change by seeking knowledge and needed information.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to access and utilize evidence-based resources to guide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs and develops/revises care plans.
• Executes physician's orders, administers medications and treatments, and delivers competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs routine technical procedures/skills in the assigned specialty area.
• Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs.
• Identifies potential impact of family dynamics and utilizes evidence-based resources for patient/family education.
• Uses Teach-Back to determine effectiveness and modifies strategies as needed.
• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
• Maintains safety and continuity of care using methods such as bedside shift report, hand-off tools/processes, and inter-disciplinary rounding.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills and delegates appropriately, seeking guidance when needed.
• Demonstrates competent use of technology in the delivery of patient care.
• Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance to resolve them, utilizing available resources.
• Delivers culturally sensitive care using resources to meet the needs of patient/family.
• Serves as a patient advocate, seeking guidance when necessary.
• Supports a healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with the inter-professional team.
• Recognizes informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and can educate colleagues regarding leadership.
• Recognizes unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.
• Recognizes the importance of financial responsibility to promote fiscal health for the patient, unit, and organization.
• Attends/participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit, department, and organization.
• Participates in shared leadership at the unit level.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities.
• Attends in-services and continuing education activities.
• Participates in one journal club annually.
• Completes the UTMB/Vizient™ Nurse Residency Program and an evidence-based practice project as required.
• Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.
• Demonstrates ability to accept and adopt change by seeking knowledge and needed information.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to access and utilize evidence-based resources to guide patient care.
• Identifies patient safety concerns and reports appropriately; addresses immediate safety concerns appropriately.
• Identifies unit quality metrics/outcomes data and improvement activities; actively engages in discussion and activities related to unit goals.
• Demonstrates self-care through practices that support personal well-being, personal safety, and injury prevention.
• Completes required specialty-specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools.
• Actively participates in ongoing self-evaluation of competency using CBO tools and e-performance nursing appraisal.
• Completes the annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation.
• Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT).
• Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame.
• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs/assists others with proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
• Practices basic cost containment for patients and the unit.
• Consistently completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation for all patient, unit, and hospital records.
• Competently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation.
• Meets periodic UTMB and unit-specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed