Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff

Texas Tech University•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty clinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties as part of a total health care team to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Employees in this position generally assist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personnel and may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence. May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receives supervision from head nurse or physician, functions independently within guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in the performance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Serves as the primary clinical nurse supporting Pediatric specialists in the delivery of comprehensive outpatient specialty care, providing clinical support, patient education, care coordination, and nursing services for a variety of pediatric specialty populations. Provides professional nursing care to pediatric patients in the Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Specialty clinics utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Serves as the primary clinical nurse supporting the Pediatric Nephrologist and other Pediatric Specialists as assigned in the delivery of comprehensive outpatient specialty care for children with complex medical needs. Performs patient assessments including obtaining medical histories, medication reconciliation, vital signs, growth measurements, and clinical documentation within the electronic medical record. Coordinates patient care before, during, and after clinic visits to promote continuity of care and timely access to specialty services. Provides patient and family education regarding disease processes, medications, treatment plans, laboratory testing, imaging, nutrition, hydration, home monitoring, and follow-up care. Reviews laboratory and diagnostic results with providers and assists in communicating treatment recommendations and care plans to patients and families. Coordinates referrals, specialty testing, hospital follow-up, infusion services, dialysis coordination (when applicable), and multidisciplinary care with internal and external healthcare providers. Assists with medication prior authorizations, prescription refills, durable medical equipment requests, and other clinical documentation necessary to support patient care. Triages incoming patient calls, electronic messages, and urgent clinical concerns utilizing established protocols and provider guidance. Maintains accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record while ensuring compliance with TTUHSC policies, HIPAA requirements, and regulatory standards. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, clinical workflow optimization, and patient safety activities. Collaborates effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, patient services specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacists, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Supports the educational mission of TTUHSC by fostering a positive learning environment for medical students, residents, and other learners. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of professional nursing or scheduled to complete within 120 days of applying.
Current Registered Nursing license in the state of Texas or a temporary permit.
New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.

Nice To Haves

No experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty clinic.
Perform general and specialized nursing duties as part of a health care team.
Assist the head nurse in supervising clinic personnel.
Supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel.
Supervise ancillary nursing personnel in task performance and assist in training.
Serve as the primary clinical nurse supporting Pediatric specialists.
Provide clinical support, patient education, care coordination, and nursing services for pediatric specialty populations.
Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) for pediatric patients.
Perform patient assessments, including medical histories, medication reconciliation, vital signs, growth measurements, and clinical documentation.
Coordinate patient care before, during, and after clinic visits.
Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
Review laboratory and diagnostic results with providers and communicate treatment recommendations.
Coordinate referrals, specialty testing, hospital follow-up, infusion services, dialysis coordination, and multidisciplinary care.
Assist with medication prior authorizations, prescription refills, and durable medical equipment requests.
Triage patient calls, electronic messages, and urgent clinical concerns.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical workflow optimization, and patient safety activities.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and other healthcare team members.
Support the educational mission of TTUHSC by fostering a positive learning environment for learners.
Perform other duties as assigned.