Nurse Clinician II (RN) - Clear Lake ED (7P-7A)nnWebster, Texas, United StatesnnNewnnNursing & Care ManagementnnUTMB HealthnnRequisition # 2405760nnEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:nnMinimum Qualifications:nnRN with six months of clinical RN experience and/or successful completion of probationary NC I period documented on nursing evaluation tool. Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.nnPreferred Qualifications:nnPrevious clinical experience in an Emergency Department setting.nnLICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:nnRequired:nnBLSnnACLSnnPALSnnENPCnnTNCC (Must obtain within 6 months from the date of hire)nnJOB SUMMARY:nnAdvanced Beginner Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill necessary to meet nursing standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nurse Practice Act without supervision. Recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources. Practice is characterized by a balance of dependent and interdependent decision making. Focus is on expanding knowledge and skills for specialty area. Provides patient care through nursing-based practices upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.nnESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:nnProfessional Practice:nnNursing ProcessnnAssesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.nnIdentifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs. Develops and individualizes care plan and revises plan of care as needed.nnExecutes physician's orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB's policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner.nnPerforms routine technical procedures/skills in specialty area assigned.nnPatient/Family Teaching & Health PromotionnnProvides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs (patient values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn).nnIdentifies potential impact of family dynamics*.nnUtilizes evidence-based resources to provide patient/family education.nnUses Teach-Back to determine effectiveness and modifies strategies as needed.nnCare Coordination & DelegationnnPlans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.nnMaintains safety and continuity of care using methods such as bedside shift report, hand-off tools/processes, inter-disciplinary rounding, etc.nnDemonstrates effective time management skills.nnDelegates appropriately, seeking guidance when needed.nnDemonstrates competent use of technology in the delivery of patient care.nnProfessional Performance:nnEthics (legal/regulatory), Advocacy & Culturally Congruent CaresnnIdentifies ethical situations and seeks assistance, if necessary, to resolve.nnUtilizes available resources when ethical issues arise.nnDelivers culturally sensitive care using resources to meet the needs of patient/family.nnServes as a patient advocate, seeking guidance when necessary.nnCommunication & CollaborationnnSupports healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful verbal and non-verbal communication with all members of the healthcare team. Seeks assistance for support with challenging communication.nnRecognizes colleagues when they go above and beyond in demonstrating UTMB’s core values.nnPlans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with inter-professional team.nnLeadershipnnRecognizes informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and can educate colleagues regarding unit/hospital leadership.nnRecognizes unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.nnRecognizes the importance of financial responsibility to promote fiscal health for the patient, unit and organization.nnEducation, Evidence-Based Practice & ResearchnnAttends/participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization.nnParticipates in shared leadership at the unit level*.nnParticipates in unit-based quality improvement activities.nnAttends in-services and continuing education activities.nnParticipates in one journal club annually*.nnCompletes the UTMB/Vizient™ Nurse Residency Program and completes an evidence-based practice project as required*.nnDemonstrates commitment to lifelong learning (evidence-based practice, specialty certification, advanced degree, etc.).nnDemonstrates ability to accept and adopt change by seeking knowledge and needed information.nnDemonstrates knowledge of how to access and utilize evidence-based resources to guide patient care.nnQuality, Resources & SafetynnIdentifies patient safety concerns and reports appropriately; addresses immediate safety concerns appropriately.nnIdentifies unit quality metrics/outcomes data and improvement activities; actively engages in discussion, activities related to unit goals.nnDemonstrates self-care through practices that support personal well-being, personal safety and injury prevention.nnGeneral Requirements:nnCompletes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date for placement in employee file.nnActively participates in ongoing self-evaluation of competency using Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools and e-performance nursing appraisal.nnCompletes the annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation.nnPerforms and reports point of care testing (POCT).nnPrioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame.nnProvides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures.nnPractices basic cost containment for patients and the unit.nnConsistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation for all patient, unit and hospital records (including care delivery and telephone patient related interactions).nnCompetently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation.nnMeets periodic UTMB and unit specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR.nnAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure.nnSALARY RANGE:nnSalary commensurate with experience.nnWORK SCHEDULE:nn7 PM - 7 AM.nnEqual Employment OpportunitynnUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.nnCompensation