Registered Nurse III - PRN - East Texas
Texas A&M University System
Job Title
Registered Nurse III - PRN - East Texas
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
School Of Nursing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Crockett, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you a dedicated nursing professional looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team as a part time Registered Nurse III in the East Texas Area! In this role, you'll provide comprehensive nursing services, including patient care, evaluations, and treatment to students, faculty, staff, and community members participating in our Nursing Mobile Clinic program. You'll operate and maintain the Mobile Clinic, ensuring it is stocked with necessary medical supplies, medications, and equipment. Under general supervision, you'll have the opportunity to deliver high-quality care and support to those who need it most. If you're passionate about community health and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply today!
As one of t h e fastest-growing academic h ealt h centers in t h e nation, Texas A&M H ealt h encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working toget h er to improve h ealt h t h roug h transformative education, innovative researc h and team-based h ealt h care delivery.
Opportunities to Contribute
+ Comprehensive Nursing Services: Provides direct patient care, evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards, maintaining the highest standards of nursing practice. Participates in reflective practice and provides preventative education to patients as needed. Uses the health care team approach to triage patients, conduct physical assessments, and administer medication and therapy as directed. Drives to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic to provide vital services in a University vehicle. Operates and maintains the clinic, including inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment, and ensures sterilization of instruments/supplies. Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education.
+ Reporting/Monitoring: Evaluates and reports patient progress. Visits, monitors, tracks, and reports patient data.
+ Program/Individual Development: Serves as a key member of the school-based Mobile Clinic team. Participates in community coalitions and program team meetings. Promotes the Texas A&M program through marketing and outreach efforts at local and regional levels. Completes required trainings and participates in professional development. Fills in for others and performs additional duties as assigned to assist team members.
Minimum Qualifications
+ 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
A well-qualified candidate will also possess
+ Bachelor’s degree in nursing
+ Bilingual in English/Spanish
+ Experience with electronic health records (eCW preferred)
+ 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
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Located in Crockett, Texas, this is a part time PRN position, and hours are varied depending on the need and employee availability.
Other: Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
What You Need to Do
Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University?
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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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.
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