Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

12d

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or subspecialty clinic as part of a total health care team. The role performs general and specialized nursing duties to support complete patient evaluations and care. The nurse generally assists the head nurse in supervising clinic personnel and may substitute for the head nurse during their absence. The position may supervise and instruct subordinate or ancillary nursing personnel and assist with staff training. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions with frequent contact with patients, families, clinic personnel, and outside professionals. The nurse receives supervision from a head nurse or physician and functions independently within established guidelines. The role performs intrauterine inseminations and transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds at a physician’s request, documents these services in the EMR, and reports abnormalities to physicians. It also administers medications, manages refill requests, supports patient-centered care planning, provides patient and family education, helps coordinate resource referrals and continuity of care, and performs or assists with examinations and procedures. The nurse participates in emergency preparedness drills, staff meetings, and required training. Weekend call coverage, rotating call-ins, and some holiday work are required. Applicants must have completed a Board of Nursing-accredited professional nursing program or be scheduled to complete one within 120 days of applying. They must hold a current Texas Registered Nurse license or obtain a temporary Board of Nursing permit while awaiting full licensure. New graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. No experience is required.

Requirements

Completion of a Board of Nursing-accredited professional nursing program, or scheduled completion of such a program within 120 days of applying.
Current Registered Nurse license in Texas, or attainment of a temporary Board of Nursing permit to practice professional nursing while awaiting full Texas licensure.
New graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or subspecialty clinic as part of the health care team.
Assist the head nurse with supervising clinic personnel and substitute for the head nurse when absent, as needed.
Supervise and instruct subordinate or ancillary nursing personnel and assist with personnel training.
Perform intrauterine inseminations at a physician’s request and document them in the EMR.
Perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds at a physician’s request, document them in the EMR, and report abnormalities to physicians.
Administer medications and manage refill requests.
Report patient data and identify and report alterations in patient responses to support problem identification and patient-centered care planning.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team on goals, outcomes, and plans of care.
Help determine the health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and families.
Communicate patient data using the EMR to support clinical decision-making and improve patient care.
Implement teaching plans for patients and families with health learning needs.
Participate in departmental emergency preparedness drills.
Identify patient needs for resource referrals and facilitate continuity of care.
Attend nursing staff meetings and required nurse power hours and other training to maintain competency.
Assist with or perform examinations and procedures and document interventions in the EMR.
Take and record accurate vital signs and measurements.
Communicate with patients by telephone according to clinic protocols.
Sterilize and disinfect medical equipment.
Prepare and operate equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Stock and inspect supplies in examination and treatment rooms.
Provide weekend call coverage, come in on a rotating basis, and work some holidays.
Perform other duties delegated by the supervisor.