McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
RN I/II/III - Pediatrics (TMC)
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Job Description
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) in our UT Physicians Pediatrics Neurology clinic functions as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to 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) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 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 Plus many more! Position Location
UT Physicians Pediatrics Neurology (TMC) 6410 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030 Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Position Key Accountabilities
Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing both focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. Develops and implements teaching plans for patients concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. Evaluates patients’ response and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated. Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. May be responsible for compiling daily or monthly reports. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills
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 American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Associate’s degree in nursing, or diploma from an accredited nursing school. Minimum Experience
None Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive
51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4. Veteran Information
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 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 www.uthealth-veterans.jobs. Residency Requirement
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations. In accordance with Executive Order GA-48 and to the extent that this position requires you to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code.
117.001(2), this role will include routine reviews to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent you from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.
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UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) in our UT Physicians Pediatrics Neurology clinic functions as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to 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) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 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 Plus many more! Position Location
UT Physicians Pediatrics Neurology (TMC) 6410 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030 Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Position Key Accountabilities
Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing both focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. Develops and implements teaching plans for patients concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. Evaluates patients’ response and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated. Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. May be responsible for compiling daily or monthly reports. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills
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 American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Associate’s degree in nursing, or diploma from an accredited nursing school. Minimum Experience
None Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive
51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4. Veteran Information
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 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 www.uthealth-veterans.jobs. Residency Requirement
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations. In accordance with Executive Order GA-48 and to the extent that this position requires you to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code.
117.001(2), this role will include routine reviews to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent you from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.
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