Nurse Clinician III; RN - ICU - LCH

Required Education & Experience

• RN with two years of clinical RN experience
• Valid Texas license or permit to practice
• Current BLS required

• RN
• BLS

Competent Clinician who possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, with an emphasis on patient‑centered care. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations seen in the specialty population and serve as a resource for other clinicians.

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses and patient care needs, develops individual care plans and revises as needed.
• Executes physician’s orders for all assigned patients, administers medications and treatments, and delivers culturally congruent care in accordance with UTMB policies.
• Performs routine technical procedures and skills in 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 complexity.
• Maintains safety and continuity of care using bedside shift report, hand‑off tools, interdisciplinary 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 meeting patient/family needs.
• Serves as a patient advocate and seeks guidance when required.

• Supports a healthy work environment with respectful verbal and non‑verbal communication.
• Recognizes colleagues who exemplify UTMB core values.
• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with the inter‑professional team.

• Recognizes informal and formal unit or hospital leaders and educates colleagues about leadership.
• Recognizes unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health‑system goals.
• Recognizes the importance of financial responsibility to promote fiscal health.

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

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

• Completes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation tools by the initial performance evaluation due date.
• Participates in ongoing self‑evaluation of competency using CBO tools and e‑performance appraisal.
• Completes the annual self‑evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation.
• Performs and reports point‑of‑care testing (POCT).
• Prioritizes and organizes work to meet specified time frames.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and performs or assists with aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures.
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