Registered Nurse II

Job Title

Registered Nurse II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Student Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five schools 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 II, under general supervision, is responsible for providing direct patient care, evaluations, and treatment. The selected candidate will assist with the day-to-day operations for assigned clinic area(s) and provides supervision. Additionally, the selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse

​Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Basic Life Support certification. Licensure/certification must be maintained for continued employment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to use and manage an electronic medical record (EMR) system

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Interpersonal and organizational skills

• Time management capabilities and prioritization skills

• attention to detail

• Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Two years of experience as a registered nurse including some supervisory experience

Responsibilities:

Patient Care - Provides direct patient care, evaluations, and treatments, including the administration of medication and therapy as directed. Accurately documents patient care activities in the electronic medical records system (EMR) in a timely manner. Provides patient education. Acts in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, regulations, and professional nursing standards. Assesses, coordinates, and assists with the day-to- day operations for assigned clinic areas, including the Nurse-run Clinic. Evaluates potential risks to patients and staff and initiates resolution through effective education and change process. 
 

Supervision & Management  -Supervises assigned staff and analyzes workload and skill requirements to meet patient care needs. Reconciles time clock entries and approves timesheets and time off requests. Provides effective and timely performance management feedback. Conducts performance evaluations in cooperation with the Chief Nursing Officer. Serves as unit/department resource for the clinic regarding policies, procedures, and standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 LinkedIn 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.

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