Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Interventional Radiology - Clear Lake

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

14h

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician III is an experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled clinician in the assigned specialty area. The role provides competent professional nursing practice consistent with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association standards, and UTMB policies, procedures, and standards. The clinician functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing problem-focused, patient-centered care and predominantly interdependent decision-making. The position manages commonly encountered specialty contingencies and unexpected or emergency situations and serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care; administers prescribed medications and treatments; performs routine specialty procedures; educates patients and families; coordinates and delegates care; and contributes to quality, safety, and unit activities. The work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating call. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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 nursing care in accordance with UTMB policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform routine technical procedures and skills in the assigned specialty area.
Provide patient and family instruction based on learning needs, values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn; use evidence-based resources and Teach-Back, and modify teaching strategies as needed.
Identify potential effects of family dynamics on care.
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize patient care according to skill level and work complexity; maintain safety and continuity through hand-offs, bedside shift reports, and interdisciplinary rounding.
Manage time effectively, delegate appropriately, and seek guidance when needed.
Use technology competently in delivering patient care.
Identify ethical situations, use available resources, and seek assistance when needed; provide culturally sensitive care and advocate for patients.
Communicate respectfully with healthcare team members, seek support for challenging communication, and collaborate with the interprofessional team in coordinating and prioritizing care.
Recognize unit and organizational leaders, strategic initiatives, health system goals, and the importance of financial responsibility.
Attend and participate in unit meetings and activities, shared leadership, quality improvement activities, in-services, and continuing education; participate in one journal club annually.
Complete the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and an evidence-based practice project as required; pursue lifelong learning and use evidence-based resources to guide care.
Identify and report patient safety concerns, address immediate concerns, engage with unit quality metrics and improvement activities, and practice self-care and injury prevention.
Complete specialty-specific competency orientation tools by the initial performance evaluation deadline and participate in ongoing competency self-evaluation and annual performance evaluation.
Perform and report point-of-care testing; 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 complete accurate, concise, and legible patient, unit, and hospital documentation, including telephone interactions.
Use electronic communication and documentation systems competently; meet UTMB and unit compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR; adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.