Nurse Clinician III (RN) - NICU - Angleton Campus (Days/Nights)

UTMB Health•Angleton, TX

21h

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician III is an experienced neonatal intensive care nurse who provides competent, specialty-appropriate, patient-centered care and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The role uses predominantly interdependent decision-making, manages commonly encountered contingency and emergency situations, and serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Care is based on professional nursing standards, UTMB policies and procedures, and the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care; administers medications and treatments; performs specialty procedures; teaches patients and families; coordinates care and delegates appropriately. The role also contributes to unit quality improvement, shared leadership, continuing education, evidence-based practice, safety, and organizational goals. Full-time day and night shifts are available. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Registered nurse with at least two years of clinical RN experience.
Current Texas license or valid permit to practice as a registered nurse.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document the daily care of assigned patients.
Identify nursing diagnoses and patient care needs, develop individualized care plans, and revise them 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 and perform routine technical procedures in the assigned specialty.
Provide patient and family instruction using evidence-based resources, assess learning needs, use Teach-Back, and adapt teaching strategies.
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize care activities; support safety and continuity through hand-offs, bedside shift reports, and interdisciplinary rounds.
Delegate appropriately and seek guidance when needed; use patient-care technology competently.
Identify ethical issues, advocate for patients, provide culturally sensitive care, and seek assistance or resources when appropriate.
Communicate respectfully and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
Participate in unit meetings, shared leadership, quality improvement activities, in-services, continuing education, and an annual journal club.
Complete the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and an evidence-based practice project as required.
Identify patient safety concerns, report them appropriately, and participate in activities related to unit quality metrics and goals.
Complete specialty-specific competency orientation and required self-evaluations and annual performance evaluations.
Perform and report point-of-care testing; prioritize and organize work to complete assignments within required time frames.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and follow aseptic technique, isolation, and infection-control procedures.
Practice basic cost containment and maintain accurate, concise, and legible patient, unit, and hospital documentation.
Meet UTMB and unit requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR, and follow internal controls and reporting structures.