RN I, II - Sienna Multispecialty - Med Surg
Company: UT Health Science Center
Location: Missouri City
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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Job Description:
RN I, II - Sienna Multispecialty
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas'
resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific
discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come
in.Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward
our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards
package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare
organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:* 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!We take care of our employees! As a
world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important
to us. We offer work/life services such as...* 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 Summary:Functions as a member of collaborative
interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and
families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable
and unpredictable. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective,
patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable.Position Key
Accountabilities:1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that
promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.2.
Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice
Act.3. 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.4. 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.5. Prioritizes, synthesizes and
documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical
thinking and judgment.6. 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.7. Develops and implements
teaching plans for patients concerning maintenance, promotion and
restoration of health.8. 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.9. Exercises
judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies
or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care
where indicated.10. 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.11. May be responsible for compiling daily or monthly
reports.12. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by
maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and
services.13. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per
HIPAA guidelines.14. Adheres to standards of practice for
professional nursing.15. Other duties as
assigned.Certification/Skills:Current Registered Nurse Texas
License requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) CertifiedAdvanced Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS) Certified preferredMinimum Education:Bachelor's
degree in nursing, Associate's degree in nursing, or diploma from
an accredited nursing school.Minimum Experience:NonePhysical
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:This job class may contain positions
that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions
of Texas Education Code 51.215Veteran 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, 46FXFor a complete list please visit Residency
Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State
of Texas.INDRN123Required
Keywords: UT Health Science Center, The Woodlands , RN I, II - Sienna Multispecialty - Med Surg, Healthcare , Missouri City, Texas
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