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Job Description
Sr. Staff Nurse
43201BR
43201BR
Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or subspecialty clinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties as part of a total health care team to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Employees in this position generally assist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personnel and may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence. May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receives supervision from head nurse or physician, functions independently within guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in the performance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals.
Major/Essential Functions- Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
- Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements.
- Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
- Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitates continuity of care.
- Attends Nursing staff meetings.
- Participates in emergency preparedness drills in department.
- Implements teaching plans for patients and their families with health learning needs.
- Communicates patient data using EMR to supportdecision-making to improve patient care.
- Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
- Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
- Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment.
- Stocks and Inspects inventory of supplies in examination and treatment rooms.
- Attends nurse power hours and mandatory training to maintain materials and compentency.
- Administers medications and manages refill requests.
- Completes FMLA, leave of absence, death certificates and all other paperwork needed by patients and outside entities.
Professional Development: - Promote, Assess, and evaluate the educational needs and requirements specific to your job discipline.
- Supervise LVN & CMA staff at the Pavilion and GE locations daily to include but not limited to: daily schedule, time sheet approval and annual performance evaluation preparation and completion and any other supervisory duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing for the OB/Gyn Dept.
- Contribute to KPIs as appropriate for job functions.
- Manages request off requests for the Pavilion, CPM, and GE and will fill in at any/all clinics when needed.
- Performs fetal non-stress test on obstetrical patients.
- Trains and orients new hires, and all other duties assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer license to Texas. A minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialty area.
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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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