Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • Lubbock, Texas 79410 United States View Map
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff
Lubbock
45535BR

Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty 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
  • Direct and coordinate clinical activities of nursing staff at TTUHSC(Texas Tech Health Sciences Center) and remote locations.
  • Communicate with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
  • Prepare and operate necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures.
  • Maintain inventory of supplies in examination and procedure rooms.
  • Complete Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.
  • Attend nursing staff meetings.
  • Participate in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitate continuity of care.
  • Assist with or perform exams and procedures, and document intervention in EMR (Electronic Medical Records).
  • Refill and/or send medications to pharmacies according to clinic and facility policy.
  • Hire, train, and counsel assigned staff and monitor performance.
  • Work with physicians and administrators to develop a clinical, facility, and equipment needs assessment.
  • Formulate and implement ongoing JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) approved technical training programs for nurses.
  • Approve expenditures of daily consumable clinical supplies within established budgetary guidelines.
  • Establish clinical protocols.
  • Prepare reports on clinic utilization, patient flow, and quality improvement monitors.
  • Monitor patient satisfaction and patient complaints.
  • Analyze assessment data to identify problems, formulate goals/outcomes, and develop plans of care for patients and their families.
  • Performs investigation of accidents/injuries and generates Occurrence Reports for unexpected outcomes.


Required Qualifications
Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of professional nursing or scheduled to complete a program of professional nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.

License/Certification: Current Registered Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.

Experience: No experience required

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.







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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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About Us

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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