Clinical Nurse III

More than two million patient visits a year happen across our hospitals, urgent cares and clinics. Since 1948, the system has grown to cover most of Texas.

The role

The Clinical Nurse III provides direct patient care, coordinates with physicians and therapy, and directs CNAs and techs on the shift. This position is on site in College Station.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Administer medications, IV fluids and blood products per policy and provider orders.
• Coordinate discharge planning with case management, PT/OT and pharmacy.
• Give bedside shift report using SBAR and complete hourly rounding.
• Follow infection control, fall prevention and restraint policies.
• Prepare patients for procedures and recover them afterward.
• Delegate tasks to CNAs and patient care techs and follow up on completion.
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs, and manage central lines, PICCs and drains.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes and pressure injury prevention.

What you need

• Active RN license in Texas or a multistate compact license.
• Clear communication with patients, families and the care team.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire (PALS for pediatric units)
• Ability to stand and walk for most of a 12-hour shift and lift or reposition patients with assistance.

Nice to have

• Charge nurse or preceptor experience.
• BSN, or enrolled in an RN-to-BSN program.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, every third weekend

Why work with us

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Loan repayment assistance.

High Desert Regional Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Immediately.

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