RN II (Night Shift 2D) - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Campus/HCPC

UTHealth Houston • ,

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About The Position

The RN II provides professional nursing care in an inpatient psychiatric setting at the Dunn Behavioral Sciences Campus. The role assesses patients’ medical and psychiatric needs, plans and implements care, administers medications and other ordered treatments, and evaluates patient responses. The RN directs and supervises LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians and collaborates with interdisciplinary providers on treatment and discharge planning. The nurse also serves as a liaison among patients, providers, and community resources; responds to emergencies; and documents care in accordance with hospital policies and accrediting agency requirements. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing is required.
• Current CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school and one year of nursing experience; or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school and three years of nursing experience; or a nursing diploma from a three-year program and two years of nursing experience; or an ADN and two years of experience at HCPC as a Staff Nurse I.
• Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Must meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, plan and implement patient care activities, and evaluate responses to treatment.
• Assist patients and families with discharge planning, including medication instructions, post-discharge safety, home care, potential problems, and follow-up support.
• Participate in team conferences and collaborate with healthcare providers on treatment, discharge planning, and care.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and community agencies or resources.
• Document patient care and outcomes according to hospital policy and accrediting agency requirements.
• Administer medications and other therapeutic interventions as ordered by a physician.
• Determine when an emergency situation exists and respond, including administering CPR or other first aid measures as needed.
• Keep current with nursing developments through seminars, workshops, communication with peers, and relevant literature.
• Direct and supervise the delivery of care by LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation time, and sick time; the posting estimates approximately 37–38 days of time off per year.
• Increased vacation accrual with longer service.
• Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level