Registered Nurse - Express Admission Unit - EC

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital Nurse Clinician II

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital is looking for experienced nurses to assist with admitted patients in our Admission Holding Unit, located in the Emergency Center. The Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in 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/her assigned clinical area; recognizes when he/she needs assistance and seeks appropriate resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Diploma in Nursing; Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
• Licensure/Certification: 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
• Work Experience: One (1) year full time RN experience or completion of GN Program. Acute inpatient experience is preferred.
• Language Skills: Bilingual Skills Preferred
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking) Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
• Proficiencies: P.C. Job Attributes Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mathematics, Medical Terms
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call