Nurse Clinician- Home Division

Job Number: 179874, Job Title: Nurse Clinician- Home Division, Salary: $47.37 - $57.80 Job Summary The Nurse Clinician, Home Division (NC-HD), has the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the standards for professional practice specified in the Texas Nursing Practice Act and by Harris Health Nursing Service. The NC-HD provides high‑quality acute care services within and beyond the four walls of a Harris Health facility, including the patient’s home. The areas of assignment are: (1) Hospital at Home (HaH) – inpatient (acute) care within the patient’s home; (2) House Call Service (HCS) – outpatient (ambulatory) care within the patient’s home; (3) Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) – combination of inpatient and outpatient care coordination; and (4) Additional Services – other Home Division services as needed, based on patient care needs and organizational goals. The NC-HD independently and safely manages patients, recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources. The NC-HD coordinates, facilitates, and participates in the identification, management, and education of patients suitable for management within the Home Division, utilizing the appropriate eligibility criteria. The NC-HD develops, organizes, and facilitates the delivery of patient‑centered care in the patient’s home and/or a Harris Health facility by prioritizing patients’ needs for in‑home acute and ambulatory care delivery, scheduling visits efficiently, and accessing evidence‑based resources and professional standards related to the role. Minimum Qualifications Degrees Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Licenses & Certifications Other certificates as required by the Home Division Current Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or valid multi‑state/compact license Current and unencumbered Texas Driver’s License Work Experience Three (3) Year Work Experience: One (1) year of experience in Home Health / Hospice OR Community visit setting (AND) Two (2) years of experience in an inpatient setting, specifically Med‑Surg or a higher acuity of care Language Skills Bilingual (Preferred) Communication Skills Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact) Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking) Writing/Correspondence Writing/Reports Proficiencies MS Word Personal Computer Job Attributes Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Analytical Abilities Mathematics Medical Terminology Knowledge Work Schedule Flexible Holidays On-Call Eligible for Telecommute Travel Weekends Other Special Requirements Equipment Operated Computer Vehicle Other HaH specific equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs