Registered Nurse

2 months ago

Lubbock, United States Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Full time
Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty clinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties as part of a total health care team to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Employees in this position generally assist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personnel and may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence. May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receives supervision from head nurse or physician, functions independently within guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in the performance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Major/Essential Functions

  • Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
  • Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures.
  • Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies in examination and procedure rooms.
  • Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.
  • Participates in emergency preparedness drills in department.
  • Attends nursing staff meetings.
  • Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitate continuity of care.
  • Assist with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
  • Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements.
  • Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
  • Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
  • Refills and/or sends medications to pharmacies according to clinic and facility policy.
  • Train, and counsel assigned staff and monitor performance.
  • Perform employee evaluations for immediate subordinates.
  • Work with physicians and administrators to develop clinical, facility, and equipment needs assessment.
  • Formulate and implement ongoing JCAHO approved technical training programs for nurses.
  • Establish clinical nursing protocols.
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with nurses to ensure high staff satisfaction and morale.
  • Work under supervision of Administrator to assure effective nursing operations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

Education:
Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of professional nursing or scheduled to complete a program of professional nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
License/Certification:
Current Registered Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.
Experience:
No experience required.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.

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