McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston · 1 day ago
Staff Nurse II/ III - Internal Medicine - Nephrology Clinic
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. We are seeking a full‑time Staff Nurse to join the UTHealth Department of Internal Medicine in Houston, TX, supporting our Nephrology Clinic, where you will deliver comprehensive support to patients and families with complex healthcare needs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction
Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act
Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment
Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data
Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment
Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff
Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate
Develops and implements teaching plans concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. Evaluates patients’ responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions
Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner
Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated
Performs onsite and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies
Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services
Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing
Acts as a clinical and leadership resource for team members
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience; OR Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience; OR Nursing Diploma (3 year program) and two years nursing experience
Years of experience varies based on education level
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
The School of Biomedical Informatics is the first school in the country devoted exclusively to graduate programs in health and biomedical informatics, combining information science, engineering, computer science, medical science, and cognitive and social science in health care.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase