Nurse Clinician III (RN) - JSH Labor & Delivery (Galveston)

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

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician III is a competent clinician with knowledge and skill to meet professional nursing practice standards under the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The nurse is experienced and skilled in the specialty area, functions competently as part of an interdisciplinary team, and provides problem-focused, patient-centered care. The role requires managing commonly encountered contingencies and unexpected or emergency situations in the assigned specialty, and serving as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II staff. Care is based on the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance and supports specialty-unit, nursing, institutional, and health system goals. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care; administers ordered medications and treatments; provides culturally congruent specialty care; and supports patient and family education. The role also coordinates and delegates care, collaborates with the interprofessional team, contributes to unit-level quality improvement and shared leadership, and maintains required competencies, training, and compliance.

Requirements

At least two years of clinical RN experience.
Current Texas license or valid permit to practice as an RN; must be maintained.
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; individualize and revise care plans as needed.
Execute physician orders and administer medications and treatments in accordance with UTMB policies, procedures, and standards.
Provide caring, compassionate, culturally congruent, specialty-appropriate nursing care and perform routine technical procedures in the assigned specialty.
Provide patient and family instruction using evidence-based resources, assess learning needs and family dynamics, and use Teach-Back to evaluate and adapt education.
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize patient care activities; maintain safety and continuity through handoffs, bedside shift reports, and interdisciplinary rounding.
Delegate appropriately, seek guidance when needed, and use technology competently in patient care.
Identify ethical situations, use available resources, provide culturally sensitive care, and advocate for patients.
Communicate respectfully and collaborate with the healthcare team and interprofessional colleagues.
Recognize unit, nursing, and institutional leaders, strategic initiatives, health system goals, and the importance of financial responsibility.
Participate in unit meetings, shared leadership, quality improvement activities, 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 adopt change through ongoing learning.
Identify and report patient safety concerns, engage in unit quality metrics and improvement activities, and practice self-care and injury prevention.
Complete specialty-specific competency orientation and ongoing competency and performance self-evaluations, including the annual self-evaluation.
Perform and report point-of-care testing and organize work to complete assignments within required time frames.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and perform or assist with aseptic technique, isolation, and infection-control measures.
Practice basic cost containment and maintain accurate, concise, legible patient, unit, and hospital documentation, including telephone patient interactions.
Use electronic communication and documentation systems competently and meet UTMB and unit compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.