The University of Texas Medical Branch is hiring: Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Ace

Overview

Join to apply for the Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Ace Unit (Nights) role at The University of Texas Medical Branch.

Location: United States-Texas-Galveston; Workplace: 0221 - John Sealy Tower; Job family: Nursing & Care Management; Job level: Night Shift; Employment type: Full-time.

Required Education & Experience

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

Licenses/Certifications

• RN
• BLS

Job Summary

Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs. Develops and individualizes care plan and revises plan of care as needed.
• Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty appropriate competent nursing care in accordance with UTMB's policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Performs routine technical procedures/skills in specialty area assigned.

• Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs (patient values, beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn).
• Identifies potential impact of family dynamics.
• Utilizes evidence-based resources to provide patient/family education.
• Uses Teach-Back to determine effectiveness and modifies strategies as needed.

• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
• Maintains safety and continuity of care using methods such as bedside shift report, hand-off tools/processes, inter-disciplinary rounding, etc.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Delegates appropriately, seeking guidance when needed.
• Demonstrates competent use of technology in the delivery of patient care.

• Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance, if necessary, to resolve.
• Utilizes available resources when ethical issues arise.
• Delivers culturally sensitive care using resources to meet the needs of patient/family.
• Serves as a patient advocate, seeking guidance when necessary.

• Supports ethical practice and culturally sensitive care within regulatory requirements.

• Supports healthy work environment through respectful communication with all members of the healthcare team. Seeks assistance for challenging communication.
• Recognizes colleagues who exemplify UTMB’s core values.
• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with the inter-professional team.

• Recognizes unit/hospital leaders and can educate colleagues regarding leadership concepts.
• Aligns with unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.
• Promotes fiscal responsibility to support patient, unit, and organizational financial health.

• Attends/participates in unit meetings and supports unit/organization goals.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities and shared leadership at the unit level.
• Participates in ongoing education and continuing education activities; engages in journal clubs and evidence-based practice projects as required.

• Identifies patient safety concerns and addresses them appropriately.
• Engages in unit quality metrics/outcomes data and improvement activities.
• Maintains personal well-being, safety, and infection control practices.

General Requirements

• Completes required specialty-specific Competency Based Orientation tools by the initial performance evaluation date.
• Engages in ongoing self-evaluation of competency using CBO tools and e-performance nursing appraisal.
• Completes annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation.
• Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT).
• Prioritizes and organizes work to complete assignments within required timeframes.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and practice proper aseptic technique and infection control.
• Demonstrates cost-conscious care for patients and the unit.
• Maintains accurate, concise, and legible documentation for patient, unit, and hospital records.
• Utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation.
• Meets UTMB/unit compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Salary Range

Salary commensurate with experience.

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location & Job Details

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations: 0221 - John Sealy Tower

Job: Nursing & Care Management

Organization: UTMB Health

Shift: Standard

Job Level: Night Shift

Job Posting: Sep 2, 2025, 9:11:04 AM