Sr. Staff Nurse - Abilene Community Health Center (ACHC)

About the role

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide nursing care to patients at the TTUHSC SON Combest Abilene Community Health Center (ACHC).
• Supervise daily nursing operations, including staff scheduling, workflow, and performance.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and maintain accountability for nursing services.
• Assess patient health needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, evidence-based care plans.
• Prepare, operate, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and assist with exams and procedures.
• Obtain and document patient assessments, vital signs, interventions, and other clinical information in the EMR.
• Aid in reports, case management, and follow-up care for patients, including those with complex needs.
• Educate patients and families on health management, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Cook up referrals and resources to promote continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing, support, and clerical staff.
• Aid the Clinical Department Administrator with the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program;
• Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer license to Texas;
• A minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialty area;

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital, ambulatory clinic, or community-based setting;
• CPR\\BLS Certified;
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience;
• Experience using medical equipment;
• Experience in phlebotomy (lab\\blood);
• Experience in collecting and processing lab specimens;
• Supervisory experience;
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members;
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more;
• Retail Retirement Plans;
• Wellness Programs;
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

No

Shift

Day

Travel Required

None

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X

Jeanne Clery Act

To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.