Registered Nurse III - East Texas

Job Title

Registered Nurse III - East Texas

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Crockett, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Registered Nurse III, under general supervision, provides comprehensive nursing services such as patient care, evaluations, and treatment to students, faculty, staff, and community members and families participating in the East Texas Nursing Mobile Clinic program. Operates and maintains the Mobile Clinic, which includes inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.

What You Need To Know

Please note : This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Other Requirements and Factors : May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).

Required Education and Experience :

Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience

Four years of clinical nursing experience

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Texas RN license in good standing

Current BLS certification

State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Bilingual in English / Spanish

Experience with electronic health records (eCW preferred)

Responsibilities :

Comprehensive Nursing Services

Provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards

Maintains the highest standards of nursing practice

Participates in reflective practice

Provides comprehensive nursing services to patients participating in the East Texas Mobile Clinic in accordance with professional nursing standards

Provides preventative education to patients as needed

Uses the health care team approach to provide triage of patients, physical assessments, and treatments, including the administration of medication and therapy as directed

Drives to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic in order to provide vital services in a University vehicle

Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment

Maintains sterilization of instruments / supplies

Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education.

Reporting and Monitoring

Evaluates and reports patient progress

Visits, monitors, tracks, and reports patient data

Program and Individual Development

Serves as a key member of the school-based East Texas Mobile Clinic team

Participates in community coalition

Engages in program team meetings

Promotes the Texas A&M program via marketing and outreach efforts at local and regional levels

Completes required trainings and participates in professional development

Fills in for others and performs other duties as assigned to assist other team members.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation  each month

Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness : Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development : All employees have access to free  Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.