Registered Nurse

Job Type


Full-time

• Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary health care.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with the Center's policies and procedures in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Educates the patient and family/significant others about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
• Assist Medical Provider Team in addressing patient needs for refills, lab orders, DME, etc.
• Addresses patients' questions or concerns regarding treatment plan, medication or orders.
• Assists with completion of Home Health Orders and any other documentation needed by insurance plans, pharmacies, etc.
• Coordinates the delivery of patient care provided by the health care team.
• Interacts with health center personnel and assists providers to ensure optimal patient care and to obtain optimum patient flow and increased patient satisfaction.
• Participates as a team member and promotes teamwork by assisting others with patient care and department activities.

• Registered Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Current unrestricted license from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Texas
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification

• Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation
• Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act
• Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Critical thinking to review patient medical records to understand how to best address the patients need.

• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Some evening and weekend activities may be required
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.