Nurse Clinician III, Outpatient - Clear Lake Cardiology
About The Position
The Nurse Clinician III is a proficient clinician who applies the knowledge and skills needed to meet competent professional nursing practice standards specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The role requires experience and expertise in the specialty area and competent participation as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is predominantly independent, problem-focused, and patient-centered. The clinician manages commonly encountered contingency situations and unexpected or emergency situations in the assigned specialty population, and serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Patient care is based on the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance. The role supports specialty-unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. The position is in outpatient cardiology at Clear Lake. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Actual salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with at least two years of clinical RN experience.
- Current license or valid permit to practice in Texas, maintained throughout employment.
- Current BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Independently assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily care for assigned patients.
- Identify patient care needs, formulate appropriate nursing diagnoses, develop and individualize care plans, and revise plans as needed.
- Execute physician orders for assigned patients; administer medications and treatments; and provide culturally congruent, specialty-appropriate nursing care in accordance with UTMB policies, procedures, and standards.
- Independently perform routine and complex technical procedures and skills in the assigned specialty area.
- Manage commonly encountered contingency situations and unexpected or emergency situations in the assigned specialty population.
- Serve as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II.
- Support specialty-unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
