Registered Nurse III-Nights-(Emergency Center)-LBJ

Overview Job Number: 179301, Job Title: Registered Nurse III-Nights-(Emergency Center)-LBJ, Salary: $47.37 - $57.80 Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. Harris Health is a Magnet(r) nursing excellence-designated system with affiliations to Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Job Summary The Nurse Clinician III (Competent Specialist) has 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 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 the assigned clinical area and 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 a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program; Other certificates as required by unit/service. Work Experience 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 two of five criteria (e.g., 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) Preferred language(s): any Must accurately interpret and transmit clinical information in English, both verbally and in writing; and send/receive messages that patients/families 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