Registered Nurse III- LBJ Hospital- 4A IMU/Med Surg/Tele- Full-time- Days (6:45am- 7:15pm)

Job Summary The Nurse Clinician III (Competent Specialist) has experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in the Texas Nursing Practice Act and by Harris Health Nursing Service. Practice patterns of the Competent Specialist are characterized by clinical leadership, the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations. The NC III independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patients in the assigned clinical area and recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources. Responsibilities Independently and safely manage patients with problems common to patients in the assigned clinical area. Recognize when assistance is needed and seek appropriate resources. Apply standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations to provide leadership. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred. Licensure: Licensed to practice nursing in 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 a professional practice environment. Clinical Leadership: One (1) year of clinical leadership experience that meets two of five specified criteria (preceptor, charge nurse, certification, mentor, CoP chair, QI Champion). Certification: Designated professional nursing certification for specialty. Special Requirements Communication Skills: Above‑average verbal skills required for heavy public contact; proficiency in writing and composing clinical information; ability to accurately interpret and transmit clinical information in English, both verbally and in written form; ability to send and receive messages that patients, families, and significant others can comprehend. Bilingual Skills: Preferred language(s) – any; ability to communicate effectively in additional languages as needed. Other Competencies: Knowledge of medical terminology, basic mathematics, and proficiency with PC and common software applications. Advanced Education: Advance training specialty – designated professional nursing certification for specialty; Bachelor’s Degree Major: Nursing/BSN preferred. Schedule, Supervision & Benefits Work schedule may include weekends, holidays, flexible hours, and on‑call duties. Employees supervised: Yes; responsible to designated supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris Health