Nurse Clinician III (RN) - NICU Galveston (Nights)

UTMB Health•Galveston, TX

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician III is a competent clinician who provides specialty nursing care in the NICU. The role requires knowledge and skill to meet competent professional nursing practice standards under the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The clinician functions as an experienced member of the interdisciplinary team, uses predominantly interdependent decision-making, and delivers problem-focused, patient-centered care. The clinician manages commonly encountered specialty-unit contingencies and unexpected or emergency situations, and serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II staff. Care is provided according to the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance, UTMB policies and standards, and the organization’s strategic initiatives and health system goals. The clinician assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care; provides medications, treatments, procedures, and culturally congruent specialty care; and teaches patients and families using evidence-based resources and Teach-Back. The position coordinates and prioritizes care with the interprofessional team, delegates appropriately, advocates for patients, and contributes to unit quality improvement, shared leadership, continuing education, and evidence-based practice. The role also includes maintaining safety, infection-control practices, accurate documentation, required competencies and compliance, and a clean and safe care environment.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with at least two years of clinical RN experience.
Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
Current BLS certification required.
Complete the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and an evidence-based practice project as required.
Complete required specialty-specific Competency Based Orientation tools and ongoing competency and performance evaluations.
Meet periodic UTMB and unit-specific requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR.

Nice To Haves

NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document the daily care of assigned patients.
Identify nursing diagnoses and patient care needs; develop, individualize, and revise care plans as needed.
Execute physician orders and administer medications and treatments in accordance with UTMB policies, procedures, and standards.
Deliver culturally congruent, specialty-appropriate nursing care in a caring and compassionate manner, and perform routine technical procedures and skills in the assigned specialty.
Provide basic patient and family instruction based on identified learning needs, including values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn; use evidence-based resources and Teach-Back, and adjust teaching strategies as needed.
Coordinate and prioritize patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity; support safety and continuity through handoffs, bedside shift reports, and interdisciplinary rounding.
Delegate appropriately, seek guidance when needed, manage time effectively, and use technology competently in 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 and collaborate with the interprofessional team in planning, coordinating, and prioritizing care.
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 its required evidence-based practice project; pursue lifelong learning and adapt to change.
Identify patient safety concerns, report them appropriately, address immediate concerns, and engage in discussion and activities related to unit quality metrics and improvement goals.
Complete required specialty Competency Based Orientation tools and annual self-evaluations, and participate in ongoing competency evaluation.
Perform and report point-of-care testing; organize work to complete assignments within specified time frames.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and perform or assist with aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection-control measures.
Practice basic cost containment and complete accurate, concise, and legible patient, unit, and hospital documentation, including telephone patient interactions.
Meet periodic UTMB and unit requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR; adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Demonstrate self-care practices that support personal well-being, personal safety, and injury prevention.