Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Surgery Unit (Nights)

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

142d

About The Position

Competent 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 interdependent 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.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs and develops individual care plans.
• Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients and administers medications and treatments.
• Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs.
• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
• Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance to resolve them.
• Supports healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities and attends in-services and continuing education activities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree