Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Senior Staff Nurse (Internal Medicine/Transmountain) in El Paso, Texas
37368BR
Extended Job Title:
Senior Staff Nurse (Internal Medicine/Transmountain)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or subspecialty 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.
Requisition ID:
37368BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
Function within the nurse's legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting
Supervise and/or delegate nursing care to other member of the health care team using evidence-based practice in accordance with departmental staffing model
Assists Clinic Director with development, maintenance, revision and evaluation of protocols; provide daily supervision of subordinates to include scheduling, activity overview, and daily duties and function
Reports data, identifies and reports alteration in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals, outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team
Supervises, prepares, and evaluates reports in nursing programs such as Texas Vaccines
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies| procedures and processes. Personally demonstrate| display| and act in accordance with TTUHSCEPs values (Service| Respect| Accountability| Integrity| Advancement| and Teamwork)
Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution
Perform all other duties as assigned
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Schedule Details:
M-F
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years supervisory experience
Ability to effectively communicate in both English and Spanish
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
Experience with medication administration
Experience with reviewing patient charts for quality indicators, and customer service experience
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Transmountain Practice Admin Elp
Required Attachments:
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Business Professionals
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program
Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas
A minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialty area
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Jeanne Clery Act:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.