Sr. Staff Nurse
About The Position
Employees in this classification provide professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or subspecialty clinic. They perform general and specialized nursing duties as part of the healthcare team to provide patients with complete evaluations. The role generally assists the head nurse in supervising clinic personnel and may substitute for the head nurse during an absence. The Sr. Staff Nurse may supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel, guide unlicensed assistive personnel, and assist with personnel training. The position receives supervision from a head nurse or physician and functions independently within established guidelines. Work takes place under usual clinic conditions and involves extensive contact with patients, families, clinic personnel, and outside professionals. In a maternal-fetal medicine setting, the nurse conducts clinical assessments, monitors maternal and fetal vital signs, performs or assists with electronic fetal monitoring and non-stress tests, and assists physicians with high-risk diagnostic procedures and ultrasounds. The role also implements individualized care plans, triages calls and symptoms, coordinates referrals, and supports communication among patients, families, and specialists.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved, accredited nursing program.
- Hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or be able to transfer a license to Texas.
- Have a minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialty area.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or subspecialty clinic.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and monitor maternal and fetal vital signs.
- Perform or assist with electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and complete non-stress tests (NSTs).
- Assist maternal-fetal medicine physicians with high-risk diagnostic procedures and ultrasounds, including targeted anatomical scans, amniocentesis, or other specialized testing.
- Use the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care.
- Implement individualized care plans, triage patient phone calls or symptoms, coordinate referrals, and facilitate communication among patients, families, and specialists.
- Guide and direct assigned unlicensed assistive personnel in delivering interdisciplinary patient care.
- Assist the head nurse in supervising clinic personnel and substitute for the head nurse when absent, as needed.
- Supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel and assist with training personnel.
- Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to support optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Contribute to safety outcomes and promote a high-quality patient experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
