Nurse Clinician III; RN - Neurosciences Critical Care; Nights

Nurse Clinician III (RN) - Neurosciences Critical Care (Nights)

Nurse Clinician III (RN) – Neurosciences Critical Care (Nights) – The University of Texas Medical Branch

Registered Nurse (RN) with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• RN
• BLS

Competent clinician who meets the Texas Nurse Practice Act standards. Experienced and skilled in the specialty area, functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, and demonstrates problem‑focused, patient‑centered care. Manages unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in the assigned specialty population and serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Provides patient care based on ANA Standards of Professional Practice and internal policies.

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care needs, develops and individualizes care plans, and revises plans as needed.
• Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments, providing culturally congruent, specialty‑appropriate care in accordance with UTMB policies and standards.
• Performs routine technical procedures/skills in the assigned 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 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 meeting patients’ needs.
• Serves as a patient advocate, seeking guidance when necessary.

• Supports a healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful communication with all team members.
• Recognizes colleagues who demonstrate UTMB’s core values.
• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with inter‑professional team.

• Recognizes informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and can educate colleagues.
• Recognizes unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.
• Promotes financial responsibility to support fiscal health.

• Attends/participates in unit meetings and supports unit/philosophy goals.
• Participates in shared leadership at the unit level.
• Participates in unit‑based quality improvement activities.
• Attends in‑services and continuing education activities.
• Participates in annual journal club.
• Completes the UTMB/Vizient™ Nurse Residency Program and evidence‑based practice project as required.
• Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and adapts to change.
• Utilizes evidence‑based resources to guide patient care.

• Identifies patient safety concerns and reports appropriately.
• Engages in discussion and activities related to unit quality metrics and improvement.
• Practices self‑care for personal well‑being and safety.

• Completes required specialty‑specific Competency‑Based Orientation tools by the initial performance evaluation due date.
• Actively participates in ongoing self‑evaluation of competency using CBO tools and e‑performance nursing appraisal.
• Completes the annual self‑evaluation on time.
• Performs…