Registered Nurse (South Austin)

Registered Nurse

Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV. Kind Clinic proudly serves Texas with four vibrant locations: two in Austin, one in San Antonio, and another in Dallas plus virtual care services available to all residents across Texas. Bolstered by Waterloo Counseling Center and a passionate team of over 250 dedicated employees and volunteers, THA is at the forefront of promoting healthcare equity and accessibility throughout the state.

The Registered Nurse will aid with the delivery of patient care during the respective clinic hours of operation. This role will report to the Clinic Administrator with clinical oversight from the Nurse Manager.

Core Functions:

• Assist with the evaluation and care of patients seen at Kind Clinic, including, but not limited to: preparing patients for examination, taking vital signs, verifying patient information by interviewing patient and recording medical history.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients, including the provision of lab services, and the distribution of medications and treatments according to accepted standards of care.
• Conduct patient follow-up visits and physical examinations according to accepted standards of care and within the definitions of the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
• Teach and counsel patients concerning health assessment and care including prevention of disease, disability, hygiene, and health maintenance in a safe, affirming, and culturally appropriate manner.
• Provide clinical training to new Medical Assistant staff and relevant feedback to the Clinic Administrator regarding training progress.
• Adequately reviews and prepares charts prior to daily visits.
• Serve as a mentor to clinic support staff.
• Act as a liaison and collaborate with Patient Support Center RN team as needed.
• Follow organization's clinical SDOs, policies and procedures when interpreting lab results, sending medication refills or scheduling treatments.
• Follow Texas DSHS notifiable condition verbal reporting requirements related to in-clinic diagnoses of presumptive primary syphilis and acute HIV.
• Prioritize work tasks and services and completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate, clear and concise progress notes, problem lists, and medication lists.
• Communicate appropriately and tactfully with staff, patients, partners, and community.
• Actively engage in a quality improvement culture within department/organization and participate in identified quality improvement activities.
• Participate in staff, planning, in-service, and other meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation Based on the position's duties and requirements, this role has a starting hourly rate of $34.00. The initial hourly rate will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

We're also offering a $2,500 signing bonus for this role as a welcome to our team. Payment of the bonus is contingent upon successful completion of new hire training, completion of a 90-day probationary period, and the employee remaining actively employed and in good standing through the payout date.