Staff Nurse III

Position Information

The Staff Nurse III provides administrative and clinical nursing support and supervision and coordination of nursing personnel in the absence of the nursing supervisor. Make nursing decisions based on critical thinking and knowledge of best practices. Supervise and delegate patient care through auxiliary personnel as appropriate. Serve as referral coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients and participate in evaluation and care with providers.
• Provide patient care instructions and education.
• Triage walk-in or call-in patients to determine immediate needs.
• Provide emergency care when needed.
• Manage patient flow in the General Clinic.
• Referral coordinator—assisting patients with referrals and following up for completion of referrals.
• Cross-trained to work in the immunization clinic and gynecological services clinic.
• Train new clinical nursing staff.
• Trained on the ordering of supplies and supply management.
• Inventory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Licensee with a current Texas license and one (1) year of experience as a practicing nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Familiarity with AAAHC requirements.
• Prior Supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Nursing critical thinking and knowledge of evidence-based best practices.
• Nursing clinical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

• Clinical Facility.

Benefits Eligible

• Yes

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy. UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.