NURSE CLINICIAN III (RN) - MED/SURG IMU - LCH (CASUAL APPOINTMENT) - League City Texas

Company: University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: League City, Texas
Posted On: 11/21/2024

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Minimum Qualifications:RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:Required:RNBLSJOB SUMMARY:Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Professional Practice:Nursing ProcessPatient/Family Teaching & Health PromotionCare Coordination & DelegationProfessional Performance:Ethics (legal/regulatory), Advocacy & Culturally Congruent CaresCommunication & CollaborationLeadershipEducation, Evidence-Based Practice & ResearchQuality, Resources & Safety -General Requirements:Completes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date for placement in employee file.Actively participates in ongoing self-evaluation of competency using Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools and e-performance nursing appraisal.Completes the annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation.Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT).Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame.Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures.Practices basic cost containment for patients and the unit.Consistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation for all patient, unit and hospital records (including care delivery and telephone patient related interactions).Competently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation.Meets periodic UTMB and unit specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR.Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.SALARY RANGE:Salary commensurate with experience.WORK SCHEDULE:Casual Appointment More...

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