Nurse Clinician III (RN) - 2N ICU - League City (Days)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•League City, TX

73d

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician III is an experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled clinician in the assigned specialty area who provides competent professional nursing practice in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and applicable American Nurses Association standards. The clinician functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, uses predominantly interdependent decision-making, and provides problem-focused, patient-centered care. The role manages commonly encountered contingency, unexpected, and emergency situations in the specialty population and serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. The clinician supports specialty-unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents care for assigned patients; delivers medications, treatments, and specialty-appropriate care; educates patients and families; coordinates and delegates care; collaborates with the interprofessional team; participates in unit leadership, quality improvement, education, and evidence-based practice activities; and supports patient safety, quality, and responsible use of resources. The role also completes required competency, compliance, documentation, and training activities.

Requirements

At least two years of clinical RN experience.
Current Texas RN license or valid permit to practice in Texas, maintained throughout employment.
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, administer medications and treatments, and deliver culturally congruent, specialty-appropriate care in accordance 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, and use evidence-based resources and Teach-Back to evaluate and adapt education.
Coordinate and prioritize patient care activities, maintain safety and continuity through handoffs and interdisciplinary rounding, manage time effectively, and delegate appropriately.
Use technology competently in patient care delivery.
Identify ethical situations, use available resources, provide culturally sensitive care, and advocate for patients.
Communicate respectfully and collaborate with healthcare colleagues 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 an evidence-based practice project as required; pursue lifelong learning and adapt to change.
Identify patient safety concerns and report or address them appropriately; engage in unit quality metrics and improvement activities.
Complete specialty-specific competency orientation, ongoing competency self-evaluation, and annual self-evaluation.
Perform and report point-of-care testing.
Organize work to complete assignments within required time frames.
Maintain a clean, safe environment and perform or assist with aseptic technique, isolation, and infection-control measures.
Practice basic cost containment for patients and the unit.
Complete accurate, concise, and legible patient, unit, and hospital documentation, including patient-related telephone interactions.
Use electronic communication and documentation competently.
Meet UTMB and unit compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR; adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Support the unit and organization's philosophy, goals, strategic initiatives, and health system goals.