Nurse Clinician II ACS

Job Summary

The Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in the Texas Nursing Practice Act and by HCHD Nursing Service. The practice patterns of competent generalists are characterized by the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations. The NCII independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patients in his/her assigned clinical area;

recognizes when he/she needs assistance and seeks appropriate resources.

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training: Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas;
  Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program; other certificates as required by unit/service.
• Work Experience: One (1) year full time RN experience.
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  N/A.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
  • Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
  • Writing/Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
  • Bilingual Skills Preferred / Preferred
    
    Languages:
    
    any
  • Must be adequate to accurately interpret and transmit clinical information in English, both verbally and in written form; and send and receive messages patients/families/SOs can comprehend.
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Mathematics, Medical Terms, P.C.
• Advanced
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree Major:
  Nursing / BSN Preferred.
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call.
• Other Requirements: N/A.

Responsible To:
Designated Supervisor/Manager

Employees Supervised:
Yes