Registered Nurse III - SICU - LBJ Night

Overview

Registered Nurse III - SICU - LBJ - FT - Night at Harris Health

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The Nurse Clinician III (Competent Specialist) has experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in the Texas Nursing Practice Act and by Harris Health Nursing Service. Practice patterns of Competent Specialist are characterized by clinical leadership, the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations. The NC III independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patients in assigned clinical area and recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resource.

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred
• Licensure:
  Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas;
  Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program;
  Other certificates as required by unit/service
• Work Experience:
• Three (3) years RN experience
• Clinical Performance:
  Annual Performance Review/Resume/CV/Portfolio reflects leadership in professional practice environment
• Clinical Leadership:
  One (1) year of clinical leadership experience that meets two of five clinical leadership criteria (e.g., preceptor, charge nurse, certification, mentor, CoP chair, QI Champion)
• Certification:
  Designated professional nursing certification for specialty

Special Requirements

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact);
  Bilingual Skills Preferred
• Must be Adequate To Meet The Following Communication Requirements:
  Accurately interprets and transmits clinical information in English, verbally and in writing; support clear communication with patients/families
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Medical Terms, Mathematics, PC
• Advanced
  
  Education:
  
  Designated professional nursing certification for specialty;
  Bachelor's Degree Major:
  Nursing/BSN preferred
• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call
• Responsible to Position:
  Designated Supervisor
• Employees Supervised:
  Yes