Registered Nurse III - PRN - East Texas

Texas A&M University System•Crockett, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse III, under general supervision, provides comprehensive nursing services such as patient care, evaluations, and treatment to students, faculty, staff, and community members and families participating in the Nursing Mobile Clinic program. Operates and maintains the Mobile Clinic, which includes inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.

Requirements

Four years of clinical nursing experience
Texas RN license in good standing
Current BLS certification
State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Bilingual in English/Spanish
Experience with electronic health records (Epic preferred)
Ability to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards
Maintains the highest standards of nursing practice
Participates in reflective practice
Provides comprehensive nursing services to patients participating in the Mobile Clinic in accordance with professional nursing standards
Provides preventative education to patients as needed
Uses the health care team approach to provide triage of patients, physical assessments, and treatments, including the administration of medication and therapy as directed
Drives to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic in order to provide vital services in a University vehicle
Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment
Maintains sterilization of instruments/supplies
Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education.
Evaluates and reports patient progress
Visits, monitors, tracks, and reports patient data
Serves as a key member of the school-based Mobile Clinic team
Participates in community coalition
Engages in program team meetings
Promotes the Texas A&M program via marketing and outreach efforts at local and regional levels
Completes required trainings and participates in professional development
Fills in for others and performs other duties as assigned to assist other team members.