RN, ICU (PRN)

Houston Healthcare

About The Position

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who provides patient-centered nursing care for a specific population, applying clinical knowledge, research, experience, and the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The clinician adapts care to changing situations, personalizes care, and serves as a resource for colleagues while advocating for patients and families. The role includes independent nursing practice, patient assessment and care planning, accurate documentation, patient and family education, culturally responsive care, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and developing leadership responsibilities. The RN Clinician also contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, data analysis, and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
If performing virtual care activities that may involve multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Newly hired or transferring RN Clinicians effective March 29, 2026, who have an ADN/ASN and fewer than two years of nursing experience must sign an educational obligation agreement to enroll in an ADN-to-BSN program and complete the BSN within two years of entering the role.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans with input from patients and families, adjusting plans as needed.
Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Take on developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Assist with orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution.
Identify when policies may need revision based on evidence-based research.
Engage in professional growth and apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participate in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and address improvement opportunities.
Maintain required points and contact hours under the clinical lattice PLAN system.
Perform additional duties as assigned.