Nurse Clinician III TDCJ Surgery

　　Galveston, Texas, United States

　　New

　　Nursing & Care Management

　　UTMB Health

　　Requisition # 2400064

　　REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

　　RN with at least 2 years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current RN license or valid temporary permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

　　JOB SUMMARY:

　　Proficient Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Practice is characterized by a balance of interdependent/independent decision-making and a consistent holistic approach to patient care. Proficiently functions with the interdisciplinary team; initiates team action to address patient care problems. Serves as a strong clinical leader on the unit. Directs others in responding to emergent or unusual situations. Takes the lead in developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based standards of practice for specialty area. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

　　Compensation