Registered Nurse III - SICU - LBJ - FT - Night

Job Number: 179507, Job Title: Registered Nurse III - SICU - LBJ - FT - Night, Salary: $47.37 - $57.80 Job Summary The Nurse Clinician III (Competent Specialist) has experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nursing Practice Act and by Harris Health Nursing Service. Practice patterns of 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 assigned clinical area and recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resource. Minimum Qualifications Education/Licensure/Specialized Training: a. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred b. Licensure: Licensed to practice nursing in the State of 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: a. Three (3) years RN experience Clinical Performance: Annual Performance Review/Resume/CV/Portfolio reflects leadership in professional practice environment. Clinical Leadership: One (1) year of clinical leadership experience that meets (2) two of (5) five clinical leadership criteria (i.e., preceptor, charge nurse, certification, mentor, CoP chair, QI Champion) Certification: Designated professional nursing certification for specialty. Special Requirements Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) Bilingual Skills Required? Preferred Language(s): any Writing /Composing Special Language Skills Must be adequate to meet the following communication requirements: Accurately interprets and transmits clinical information in English, both verbally and in written form; and Sends and receives messages patients/families/SOs can comprehend. Other Skills: Medical Terms, Mathematics, PC Advanced Education: Advance 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