Nurse Clinician IV (RN) - ED Clear Lake (7P-7A)

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

RN with bachelor’s in nursing, four years of clinical RN experience and approved specialty certification. Must possess and maintain a current RN license or valid temporary permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• RN
• BLS
• ACLS & PALS/ENPC

• Experienced ED nurses must have upon hire.
• Non-experienced ED nurses must obtain within 6 months from the date of hire.

• TNCC (Must obtain within 6 months from the date of hire)

JOB SUMMARY:

Proficient Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.  Practice is characterized by a balance of interdependent/independent decision-making and a consistent holistic approach to patient care. Proficiently functions with the interdisciplinary team; initiates team action to address patient care problems. Serves as a strong clinical leader on the unit. Directs others in responding to emergent or unusual situations. Takes the lead in developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based standards of practice for specialty area.  Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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