UTHealth Houston
Staff Nurse II - Surgery/MIST (Bellaire Station)
UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Staff Nurse II - Surgery/MIST (Bellaire Station)
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UTHealth Houston
This position is located at 6500 West Loop South at Bellaire Station. Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST) is a team of innovative UT Physicians surgeons dedicated to providing patients with state‑of‑the‑art surgical therapies using the least invasive, most advanced and safest techniques. MIST provides general surgery services including advanced laparoscopy, bariatric surgery, and surgical oncology. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for health‑care education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Upon joining, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that includes 100 % paid medical premiums for full‑time employees, generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time equaling about 37–38 days per year), a longevity pay plan, and a robust retirement/pension plan.
100 % paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
Generous time off: holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – around 37–38 days per year
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
We also support our employees’ well‑being with work/life services such as free financial and legal counseling, mental health counseling services, gym membership discounts, access to wellness programs, other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.), resources for child and elder care, and many more.
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Position Summary Functions as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive, safe, effective, patient‑centered, timely, efficient and equitable care to patients and families with complex health needs.
Position Key Accountabilities
Performs responsibilities promoting quality patient care and customer service.
Adheres to the scope of practice established by the Nurse Practice Act.
Ensures efficient operation of the unit by scheduling, planning, stock and supplies management, and safe equipment use.
Uses a systematic approach to assess patients using subjective and objective data.
Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plans of care.
Implements plans, delegating and monitoring to other nurses and unlicensed staff.
Initiates standing orders for prescription refills, labs, and delegation orders as appropriate.
Develops and implements teaching plans for health promotion and restoration.
Communicates effectively with the team while escalating critical results and issues timely.
Coordinates care and refers patients to agencies or professionals when indicated.
Performs onsite and telephone triage following best practice guidelines.
Advocates for patients, maintains safety, and promotes quality services.
Respects privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA.
Adheres to professional nursing standards.
Serves as a clinical and leadership resource.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
Familiarity with typical office and clinic equipment.
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) – required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) – required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by AHA – preferred.
Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program with one year experience; or Associate’s degree with three years experience; or Nursing Diploma with two years experience.
Minimum Experience Years vary by educational level.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, or 10 lbs constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code and related statutes.
51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094 – require research, work on, or access to critical infrastructure.
117.001(2) – maintain security or integrity of the infrastructure.
791.4 – review for criminal history or connections that could affect security.
Veteran Information Relevant military occupational specialties include 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX. For a complete list please visit https://www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Staff Nurse II - Surgery/MIST (Bellaire Station)
role at
UTHealth Houston
This position is located at 6500 West Loop South at Bellaire Station. Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST) is a team of innovative UT Physicians surgeons dedicated to providing patients with state‑of‑the‑art surgical therapies using the least invasive, most advanced and safest techniques. MIST provides general surgery services including advanced laparoscopy, bariatric surgery, and surgical oncology. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for health‑care education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Upon joining, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that includes 100 % paid medical premiums for full‑time employees, generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time equaling about 37–38 days per year), a longevity pay plan, and a robust retirement/pension plan.
100 % paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
Generous time off: holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – around 37–38 days per year
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
We also support our employees’ well‑being with work/life services such as free financial and legal counseling, mental health counseling services, gym membership discounts, access to wellness programs, other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.), resources for child and elder care, and many more.
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Position Summary Functions as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive, safe, effective, patient‑centered, timely, efficient and equitable care to patients and families with complex health needs.
Position Key Accountabilities
Performs responsibilities promoting quality patient care and customer service.
Adheres to the scope of practice established by the Nurse Practice Act.
Ensures efficient operation of the unit by scheduling, planning, stock and supplies management, and safe equipment use.
Uses a systematic approach to assess patients using subjective and objective data.
Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plans of care.
Implements plans, delegating and monitoring to other nurses and unlicensed staff.
Initiates standing orders for prescription refills, labs, and delegation orders as appropriate.
Develops and implements teaching plans for health promotion and restoration.
Communicates effectively with the team while escalating critical results and issues timely.
Coordinates care and refers patients to agencies or professionals when indicated.
Performs onsite and telephone triage following best practice guidelines.
Advocates for patients, maintains safety, and promotes quality services.
Respects privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA.
Adheres to professional nursing standards.
Serves as a clinical and leadership resource.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills
Familiarity with typical office and clinic equipment.
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) – required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) – required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by AHA – preferred.
Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program with one year experience; or Associate’s degree with three years experience; or Nursing Diploma with two years experience.
Minimum Experience Years vary by educational level.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, or 10 lbs constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code and related statutes.
51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094 – require research, work on, or access to critical infrastructure.
117.001(2) – maintain security or integrity of the infrastructure.
791.4 – review for criminal history or connections that could affect security.
Veteran Information Relevant military occupational specialties include 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX. For a complete list please visit https://www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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