Registered Nurse - Pod E Emergency Psychiatry

Job Summary The Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in the Texas Nursing Practice Act and by HCHD Nursing Service. The practice patterns of competent generalists are characterized by the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations. The NCII independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patients in his or her assigned clinical area; recognizes when he or she needs assistance and seeks appropriate resources. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred) Diploma in Nursing; graduate from an accredited school of nursing Registered Nurse; licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program Other certificates as required by unit/service One year full-time RN experience or completion of GN Program Bilingual skills preferred Communication skills: above average verbal (heavy public contact), exceptional verbal (e.g., public speaking), writing/composing (correspondence/reports) Proficiencies: PC Job Attributes Knowledge/skills/abilities: mathematics, medical terms Work schedule: weekends, holidays, flexible, on call #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris Health System, Inc.