Registered Nurse III- 4C Oncology- LBJ Hospital- Full-time

About the role

The Registered Nurse III - 4C Oncology position at LBJ Hospital within Harris Health System is a full-time role. Harris Health is dedicated to providing essential healthcare services to the residents of Harris County, focusing on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients. It includes acute and primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with problems common to the assigned clinical area
• Recognize when assistance is needed and seek appropriate resources
• Practice patterns of Competent Specialist characterized by clinical leadership, application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations

Requirements

• 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 meeting two out of five clinical leadership criteria (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 required (preferred language(s): any), adequate writing/composing, special language skills
• Other Skills: Medical terms, mathematics, PC
• Advanced Education: Advance training specialty: 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