Nurse Clinician II- Hughes Unit

Job Description

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

RN with six months of clinical RN experience and / or successful completion of probationary NC I period documented on nursing evaluation tool. Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

• RN
• BLS

JOB SUMMARY :

Advanced Beginner Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill necessary to meet nursing standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nurse Practice Act without supervision. Recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources. Practice is characterized by a balance of dependent and interdependent decision making. Focus is on expanding knowledge and skills for specialty area. Provides patient care through nursing-based practices 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 Process

Patient / Family Teaching & Health Promotion

Care Coordination & Delegation

Professional Performance :

Ethics (legal / regulatory), Advocacy & Culturally Congruent Cares

Communication & Collaboration

Leadership

Education, Evidence-Based Practice & Research

Quality, Resources & Safety

General Requirements :

SALARY RANGE :

Salary commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE :

Night Shift / Day Shift / Casual appointment (Up to 19.99 hours / week).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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