Registered Nurse III - PRN - East Texas

About the role

• Job Title
• Registered Nurse III - PRN - East Texas
• Agency
• Texas A&M University Health Science Center
• Department
• College Of Nursing
• Proposed Minimum Salary
• Commensurate
• Job Location
• Crockett, Texas
• Job Type
• Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

About the role

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.

What you need to know

• Salary: Commensurate
• Schedule/Location: Crockett, TX | Part-Time, Monday-Friday | Onsite
• Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Please note

• Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).
• This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Required Education and Experience

• Four years of clinical nursing experience
• 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
• Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience with electronic health records (Epic preferred)

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

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 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 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.

Additional information

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.