Registered Nurse III - PRN

Job Title

Registered Nurse III - PRN

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . 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 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

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Two Locations: Bryan, TX or Crockett, TX. Please indicate your preferred location at the next step.

Schedule: Hours are varied depending on the need and employee availability. This is a temporary, part-time role.

Other: This position is grant funded. Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Experience with electronic health records (eCW 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.