Registered Nurse - Rapid Admission Unit - EC

Registered Nurse - Rapid Admission Unit - EC

About Us Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services.

Job Summary Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital is looking for experienced nurses to assist with admitted patients in our Admission Holding Unit, located in the Emergency Center. The Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has knowledge and skills necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nursing Practice Act and by HCHD Nursing Service. The practice patterns of competent generalists are characterized by the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations.

The NCII independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patients in the assigned clinical area; recognizes when assistance is needed and seeks appropriate resources.

Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Diploma in Nursing;
  Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Nurse;
  Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program

Other Certificates As Required By Unit/service.

• Work Experience:
  
  One (1) year full time RN experience or completion of GN Program. Acute inpatient experience is preferred.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Bilingual Skills Preferred

Communication Skills

• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
• Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
• Proficiencies: P.C.

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Mathematics, Medical Terms

Work Schedule Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call