Staff Nurse II - RN - Neurosurgery

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston’s Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide care for patients with complex healthcare needs at its Texas Medical Center location in Houston, Texas. The nurse works as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team to assess, educate, triage, coordinate care, and advocate for patients and families. The role aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. The position includes focused and comprehensive patient assessments; developing, documenting, and implementing nursing care plans; coordinating care and referrals; conducting onsite and telephone triage; communicating with the care team; and supporting patient education and health outcomes. The nurse may assign and monitor other nurses and delegate and monitor work performed by unlicensed staff within the scope of practice. 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school and one year of nursing experience; or associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school and three years of nursing experience; or a three-year nursing diploma and two years of nursing experience.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Promote quality patient care and customer service and satisfaction.
Practice within the scope established by the Nurse Practice Act and professional nursing standards.
Support efficient clinic or unit operations through scheduling and planning, maintaining stock and supplies, and using equipment safely and efficiently.
Conduct focused and comprehensive assessments using subjective and evidence-based objective data.
Prioritize, synthesize, and document assessments and nursing plans of care using critical thinking and judgment.
Implement plans of care within scope of practice, including assigning and monitoring other nurses and delegating and monitoring unlicensed staff.
Initiate standing orders for prescription refills and laboratory tests, and standing delegation orders where appropriate.
Communicate with the collaborative team and escalate critical results and issues promptly and appropriately.
Coordinate care and refer patients to agencies or healthcare professionals for other services or transitions when indicated.
Perform onsite and telephone triage using best-practice guidelines and documentation to direct patients to appropriate care.
Advocate for patients and healthcare by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality care and services.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Act as a clinical and leadership resource for team members.
Develop and implement health teaching plans and evaluate patient responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions.
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, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
Retirement and 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.