Nurse Clinician III; RN - NCCU Galveston; Nights

Nurse Clinician III (RN) - NCCU Galveston (Nights) – The University of Texas Medical Branch

• Registered Nurse with at least two (2) years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current Texas RN license or valid permit.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Competent Clinician possessing knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice, as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in a specialty area. Courts as a member of the interdisciplinary team with predominantly interdependent decision‑making. Focuses on problem‑oriented, patient‑centered care. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in the specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II and manages contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit.

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses and patient care needs; individually develops and revises care plans as needed.
• Executes physicians' orders for assigned patients; administers medications and treatments following UTMB policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs routine technical procedures and skills within the specialty area.

• Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs.
• Identifies potential impact of family dynamics.
• Utilizes evidence‑based resources for 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 bedside shift report, hand‑off tools/processes, inter‑disciplinary rounding, etc.
• Demonstrates effective time‑management skills.
• Delegates appropriately and seeks guidance when needed.
• Demonstrates competent use of technology in patient care delivery.

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

• Supports a healthy work environment through respectful verbal and non‑verbal communication with all healthcare team members.
• Recognizes colleagues who exemplify UTMB’s core values.
• Coordinates patient care activities in collaboration with the inter‑professional team.

• Recognizes informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and educates colleagues regarding leadership.
• Appreciates unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.
• Values financial responsibility to promote fiscal health for patient, unit, and organization.

• Attends and participates in unit meetings and supports the unit philosophy and goals.
• Participates in shared leadership at the unit level.
• Engages in unit‑based quality improvement activities.
• Attends in‑services and Continuing Education activities.
• Participates in a journal club annually.
• Completes the UTMB/Vizient™ Nurse Residency Program and required evidence‑based practice project.
• Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning (evidence‑based practice, specialty certification, advanced degree, etc.).
• Accepts and adopts change by seeking knowledge and needed information.
• Utilizes evidence‑based resources to guide patient care.

• Identifies patient safety concerns, reports appropriately, and addresses immediate safety concerns.
• Tracks unit quality metrics/outcomes data and engages in improvement activities.
• Practices self‑care to support personal well‑being, safety, and injury prevention.

• Completes required specialty‑specific…