Outpatient RN - Evening Shift

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient RN is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient population, service line, or clinic department. Using the nursing process, the nurse plans and delivers effective care within the scope of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Driscoll Health System’s mission, policies, and professional standards. The role requires maintaining current competence in the skills and nursing practice relevant to the assigned service line. The nurse assesses patients, analyzes assessment data, identifies individualized outcomes, plans and implements evidence-based care, and evaluates patient responses. The role includes medication administration, therapeutic treatments, escalation of care concerns, coordination of referrals and follow-up, patient and family education, and continuity of care. In an ambulatory setting, duties may also include phone triage, prescription renewals, and appointment coordination. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and interprofessional colleagues; communicates and documents care accurately; advocates for safe, equitable, and respectful treatment; participates in quality improvement and professional development; and supports equipment and resource stewardship. The nurse may mentor colleagues, assist in a lead role, or assume charge nurse duties after completing required training and competency. The position requires flexibility to meet staffing needs, including floating among care areas or clinics, schedule changes, alternating shifts, and possible on-call or call-back shifts. Clinic nursing staff may need to travel to satellite outpatient clinics to support patient access and continuity of care.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR); may onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and transition to AHA upon first renewal.
Complete advanced specialty courses according to Attachment A within its specified timeframes and maintain them ongoing.
Attempt national certification in the specialty within four years of hire for eligible roles and maintain it thereafter.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to float among care areas, departments, subspecialty or ambulatory clinics as directed and within scope and competency.
Ability to accommodate staffing and schedule needs that may include alternating shifts, flexible hours, nights, weekends, on-call, or call-back shifts.
Clinic nursing staff must be able to travel to satellite outpatient clinics as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect initial and ongoing focused assessment data, analyze patient condition, and report findings or take appropriate action.
Use appropriate tools to inform patient-care decisions and identify actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
Identify individualized expected outcomes in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.
Develop, prioritize, implement, and modify evidence-based plans of care in partnership with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Administer medications and therapeutic treatments according to clinical guidelines and orders; recognize and address abnormal responses.
Escalate patient-care concerns and changes in patient status until resolved.
Initiate referrals and coordinate care and safe transitions with patients, families, healthcare teams, and community resources.
Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up appointments to support continuity between inpatient and outpatient care.
In ambulatory settings, perform phone triage, manage prescription renewals, and coordinate follow-up appointments and care plans.
Identify learning barriers and provide patient and family education tailored to their needs, values, culture, language, and ability to learn.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes, report findings, and revise care plans as needed.
Maintain therapeutic, respectful relationships and advocate for safe, effective, equitable, and timely care.
Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the interprofessional team, use translation resources when needed, and document accurately and promptly.
Participate in unit activities, shared governance, decision-making, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Delegate nursing care appropriately and help resolve conflicts; assume a lead or charge nurse role as requested and qualified.
Maintain clinical knowledge, skills, certifications, and competencies; mentor or train nurses new to their roles.
Follow research protocols when participating in clinical research and use current evidence-based knowledge in practice.
Ensure equipment functions correctly, report equipment deficits, use connected health technologies, and submit documentation supporting chargeable and billable care.
Help maintain a safe and healthy workplace free of abusive, destructive, or oppressive behavior.
Demonstrate flexibility in staffing, scheduling, floating, and travel as needed to meet unit, department, and system needs.
Travel to satellite outpatient clinics as needed to support patient access and continuity of care.