Nurse Clinician III (RN) - MICU/CCU (Nights)

Location

Galveston, Texas, United States

Required Education & Experience

• RN with two years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.
• Current BLS certification required.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• RN BLS
• 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.

Job Summary

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 serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II.

Responsibilities

• Professional Practice: Nursing Process
  • Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily care of assigned patients.
  • Identify nursing diagnoses/patient care needs and develop individualized care plans.
  • Execute physician’s orders, administer medications and treatments, and deliver culturally congruent, specialty‑appropriate care.
  • Perform routine technical procedures/skills in the assigned specialty area.
• Patient/Family Teaching & Health Promotion
  • Provide basic patient/family instruction based on identified learning needs, values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn.
  • Identify potential impact of family dynamics.
  • Utilize evidence‑based resources for education and employ Teach‑Back to assess effectiveness.
• Care Coordination & Delegation
  • Plan, coordinate, and prioritize patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
  • Maintain safety and continuity of care using bedside shift report, hand‑off tools, interdisciplinary rounding, etc.
  • Demonstrate effective time‑management and appropriate delegation, seeking guidance when needed.
  • Use technology competently in delivery of patient care.
• Professional Performance Ethics, Advocacy & Culturally Congruent Care
  • Identify ethical situations and seek assistance to resolve them.
  • Utilize available resources for ethical issues.
  • Deliver culturally sensitive care and serve as a patient advocate.
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Support a healthy work environment with respectful verbal and non‑verbal communication.
  • Seek assistance for challenging communication situations.
  • Recognize colleagues who exemplify UTMB’s core values.
  • Plan, coordinate, and prioritize patient care in collaboration with the inter‑professional team.
• Leadership
  • Recognize informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and educate colleagues about them.
  • Understand unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health‑system goals.
  • Promote financial responsibility to support fiscal health of patient, unit, and organization.
• Education, Evidence‑Based Practice & Research
  • Attend/participate in unit meetings, activities, and shared leadership.
  • Engage in unit‑based quality improvement activities.
  • Participate in in‑services, continuing education, and an annual journal club.
  • Complete the UTMB/Vizient Nurse Residency Program and an evidence‑based practice project.
  • Commit to lifelong learning (specialty certification, advanced degree, etc.).
  • Adopt change by seeking knowledge and utilizing evidence‑based resources.
• Quality, Resources & Safety
  • Identify and report patient safety concerns; address immediate safety issues.
  • Engage in discussions and activities related to unit quality metrics and outcomes.
  • Practice self‑care to support personal well‑being, safety, and injury prevention.
• General Requirements
  • Complete specialty‑specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date.
  • Participate in ongoing self‑evaluation of competency using CBO tools and e‑performance appraisal.
  • Complete annual self‑evaluation for competency and performance evaluation.
  • Perform and report point‑of‑care testing (POCT).
  • Prioritize and organize work to meet assignment deadlines.
  • Maintain a clean, safe environment; follow aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
  • Practice basic cost containment for patients and the unit.
  • Document accurately, concisely, and legibly for all patient, unit, and hospital records.
  • Utilize electronic communication and documentation competently.
  • Meet periodic UTMB and unit‑specific compliance requirements (health screening, training, attendance, safety, CPR).
  • Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.

Salary Range

Salary commensurate with experience.