Registered Nurse II

Summary

Job Duties

• Clinical Nursing Care & Patient Assessment – 40%
• Provides professional nursing assessment of patients.
• Executes physician orders and administers medications and treatments.
• Assists with patient examinations, treatments, and clinical procedures.
• Provides telephone triage and ensures patients receive the appropriate level of care.
• Adheres to the scope of practice as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and a positive patient experience.
• Care Coordination & Patient Education – 25%
• Coordinates patient care and facilitates communication among providers and outside healthcare organizations.
• Schedules appointments, tests, procedures, and specialty consultations.
• Instructs patients regarding preparation for tests, procedures, and surgical interventions.
• Promotes patient independence through education, counseling, and reinforcement of treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Respects and supports patient rights and promotes positive patient and family relationships.
• Documentation & Administrative Support – 15%
• Documents patient care activities in the electronic medical record.
• Completes and follows up on prior authorizations and other required clinical documentation.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments to ensure efficient and timely completion.
• Supports cost containment and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Team Collaboration & Clinical Oversight – 15%
• Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care and treatment plans.
• Maintains professional and cooperative working relationships through effective communication and teamwork.
• Monitors or supervises Licensed Vocational Nurses and unlicensed personnel, providing guidance and direction as appropriate.
• Participates in team-based problem solving and workflow improvement activities.
• Clinic Operations & Environment of Care – 5%
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
• Monitors, stocks, and orders clinical supplies as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Two years of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.

Work Authorization Requirement

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
• Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.