Major/Essential Functions
The primary objective of this position is to provide medical services and support to the TTUHSC School of Nursing Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center (LCCHWC).
Function within the nurse’s legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting.
In the absence of the SR Staff Nurse, RN will supervise and/or delegate nursing care to other members of the health care team using evidence-based practice in accordance with departmental staffing model.
Assists SR Staff Nurse with development, maintenance, revision and evaluation of protocols and provide daily supervision of nurses and subordinates to include scheduling, activity overview and daily duties and function.
Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
Triage and\\or determines the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based upon interpretation of comprehensive health assessment findings.
Analyze assessment data to identify problems, formulate goals/outcomes, and develop plans of care for patients and their families using information from evident-based practice in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
Refer patients and their families to resources that facilitate continuity of care, health promotion, maintenance and restoration.
Occasional Duties
Supervise nursing team in the absence of the SR Staff Nurse
Attend required institutional and departmental training sessions
Attend and participate in departmental meetings
Complete required training(s) and CEUs
Staff RN will be required to review patient charts and provide outcomes for performance management, quality improvement, and required reporting.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Two to three years of experience working in a hospital, ambulatory clinic, or community-based setting.
CPR\\BLS Certified.
Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience.
Experience in phlebotomy (lab\\blood).
Experience in collecting and processing lab specimens.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Experience in reviewing patient charts for quality indicators.
Ability to effectively communicate in English & Spanish.
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
Optional Attachments
Professional/Personal Reference, Professional License/Certification, Recommendation/Referral, Transcript
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 website.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Grant Funded?
Yes
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Health Care Professional
Shift
Other
Schedule Details
Mon - Fri 8-8 & SAT extended clinic hours as needed 8-1
Travel Required
None
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Air Force Specialty Code
46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
66B, 66C, 66E, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66S, 66T
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
290X