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Staff Nurse III - MOHS Surgery (Derm)

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the new Chair of Dermatology, a Mohs surgeon, as he establishes a new clinic and expands the department’s Mohs surgery service line. The RN will play an important role in building and supporting this growing program, with the opportunity to help shape clinical workflows and patient care as the service develops Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: Functions in a clinical lead role in collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Position Key Accountabilities: Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by the Nurse Practice Act. Assures compliance with quality standards, and regulatory and accrediting agency specifications to meet federal, state and local standards. Assists clinical and administrative staff in formulating goals and objectives .to meet both qualitative and quantitative outcomes. Participates in the development of nursing and clinical policies procedures, and competencies. Develops and/or acquires instructional materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to conduct training continuing education and staff development. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of equipment, staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, efficient and safe use of equipment. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. Prioritizes, synthesizes, and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and supervision of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. Develops and implements teaching plans concerning maintenance, promotion, and restoration of health. Evaluates patients ' responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated. Performs onsite and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. Adheres to the standard of practice for professional nursing. Acts as a clinical and leadership resource for team members. Prepares and maintains records and reports concerning operations. Remains abreast of developments and evidence based practice by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers, and reading pertinent literature. Incorporates such advancements in continuing education and nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: None Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing plus two year of nursing experience required Associate's Degree in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing plus four years of nursing experience required Nursing diploma (three year program) plus three years of nursing experience required Minimum Experience: 2 years of nursing experience with a BSN required 3 years of nursing experience with a Nursing Diploma required 4 years of nursing experience with an ADN required Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs . Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. INDRN123