Neurology Ambulatory Clinic RN

About the role

Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes, delegates and coordinates patient care.
• Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines.
• Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
• Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.
• Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team.
• Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care.
• Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.
• Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC.
• Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.
• Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.).
• Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.
• Deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence-based practice.
• Continuously inquiries about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.

Requirements

• At least 1 year related experience.
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
• BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association.
• Effective 12/1/2019, new employees in this position must have a BSN at time of hire.
• Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must be completed within 60 days of hire and renewed annually.
• A Place Where You Belong – We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues.
• Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You – Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure. Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks). Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Work experience: At least 1 year related experience.
• Education: Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Licenses and certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association. Effective April 20, 2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire and existing employees must obtain PACES certification upon expiration of their PEARS certification (no later than April 20, 2022). (Department specific requirement) (PEARS/PACES not required in Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic).

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety protocols.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm