Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff

45168BR

Extended Job Title:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty clinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties as part of a total health care team to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Employees in this position generally assist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personnel and may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence. May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receives supervision from head nurse or physician, functions independently within guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in the performance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Requisition ID:

45168BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• The RN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting.

• The RN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families with complex healthcare needs.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers and support staff to coordinate patient care activities.

• Monitor patient flow and throughput, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and minimize wait times.

• Address patient concerns and complaints promptly, striving to resolve issues and improve the overall patient experience.

• Provide professional nursing care and provide clinical coverage within the assigned area of work.

• Participate in clinical team care reviews to improve patient care processes and outcomes.

• Communicate information from management to staff, and vice versa.

• Foster a positive and motivated work environment, promoting team collaboration, professionalism and high morale.

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers through prompt response and courteous communication.

• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Work directly with Human Resources in recruitment and training of new employees; performance management and development of employees; and issuing formal disciplinary action up to and including termination.

• Participate in community outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned.

• May be required to provide cross-coverage for various Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso clinics across locations (Alberta, Transmountain, NE Clinic, Kenworthy, etc.) to ensure operational and staffing needs are met.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

• Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.

• Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.

• Experience working in hospital, ambulatory clinic, or community based setting.

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.

• Experience with medication administration.

• Experience with reviewing patient charts for quality indicators.

• Customer Service Experience.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Clinical Operations OB/GYN

Required Attachments:

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Health Care Professional

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of professional nursing or scheduled to complete a program of professional nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.

• License/Certification: Current Registered Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

290X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:

66B, 66C, 66E, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66S, 66T

Air Force Specialty Code:

46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX

Jeanne Clery Act:

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