Registered Nurse (NC III) - Emergency Psychiatry

Job Summary The Nurse Clinician III (Competent Specialist) has the 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 and 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, recognizes when assistance is needed, and seeks appropriate resources. Minimum Qualifications Education / Licensure / Specialized Training: Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred. Licensure: Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas; Basic Life Support from an AHA or Red Cross approved program; other certificates as required. Work Experience: Three (3) years RN experience. Clinical Performance: Annual Performance Review/Resume/CV/Portfolio reflects leadership in professional practice. Clinical Leadership: One (1) year of clinical leadership experience that meets at least two of five clinical leadership 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 for heavy public contact; bilingual preferred; writing and composing skills; able to accurately interpret and transmit clinical information in English, verbally and in written form, and send and receive messages that patients, families, and support staff can comprehend. Other Skills: Medical terms, mathematics, PC proficiency. Advanced Education: Advanced training specialty: Designated professional nursing certification for specialty; Bachelor’s Degree Major: Nursing/BSN preferred. Work Schedule: Weekends, holidays, flexible, on call. Responsible to Position: Designated Supervisor. Employees Supervised: Yes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris Health System, Inc.