Registered Nurse-Senior

Provides direct nursing care to patients in a healthcare facility. Responsible for preparing equipment and aiding physician during treatment and examination of patients. May lead or mentor lower level team members.

• Possesses an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing or a valid compact state license.

• Demonstrates the ability to function strictly within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

• Consistently supports the organization''s mission, vision, and patient promise across all professional interactions.

• Exhibits strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with patients, families, and staff.

• Applies analytical thinking to clinical information, using sound logic to coordinate patient care within scheduling constraints and manage emergent requirements efficiently.

• Meets all clinic training and competency requirements, particularly for advanced GI procedures.

EDUCATION:

Associate's degree in Nursing is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of professional nursing experience is required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Texas RN license Required.

BLS/CPR Certification Required.

• Demonstrate advanced skills in conducting patient physical assessments, coordinating complex medical testing, and effectively communicating findings to physicians to support the development and implementation of treatment plans.

• Safely administers ordered medications and injections, ensuring full compliance with clinic protocols and state regulations.

• Ensures the smooth operation of clinic flow by collaborating closely with the assigned scheduler to manage and schedule referrals, follow-up appointments, and diagnostic tests efficiently.

• Effectively triages patient calls and working in close collaboration with call center team members to address patient needs promptly.

• Assists with and arranging the necessary paperwork and logistical details for hospital admissions, as directed by the medical provider.

• Follows up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results and ensures these are promptly reported to the medical provider for their review and action.

• Processes patient referrals to appropriate specialists as ordered by the physician, while actively collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.

• Provides comprehensive education to patients and their family members regarding gastrointestinal diseases, preparation for procedures, and their ongoing care plans.

• Performs and assists with specialized gastroenterology procedures, including ARM, Esophageal Manometry, Digitrapper, and Pill Cam, strictly adhering to established competency guidelines.

• Performs all other nursing duties as assigned, always operating within the legal scope of professional nursing practice.Demonstrate advanced skills in conducting patient physical assessments, coordinating complex medical testing, and effectively communicating findings to physicians to support the development and implementation of treatment plans.

• Safely administers ordered medications and injections, ensuring full compliance with clinic protocols and state regulations.

• Ensures the smooth operation of clinic flow by collaborating closely with the assigned scheduler to manage and schedule referrals, follow-up appointments, and diagnostic tests efficiently.

• Effectively triages patient calls and working in close collaboration with call center team members to address patient needs promptly.

• Assists with and arranging the necessary paperwork and logistical details for hospital admissions, as directed by the medical provider.

• Follows up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results and ensures these are promptly reported to the medical provider for their review and action.

• Processes patient referrals to appropriate specialists as ordered by the physician, while actively collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.

• Provides comprehensive education to patients and their family members regarding gastrointestinal diseases, preparation for procedures, and their ongoing care plans.

• Performs and assists with specialized gastroenterology procedures, including ARM, Esophageal Manometry, Digitrapper, and Pill Cam, strictly adhering to established competency guidelines.

• Performs all other nursing duties as assigned, always operating within the legal scope of professional nursing practice.

• Demonstrate advanced skills in conducting patient physical assessments, coordinating complex medical testing, and effectively communicating findings to physicians to support the development and implementation of treatment plans.

• Safely administers ordered medications and injections, ensuring full compliance with clinic protocols and state regulations.

• Ensures the smooth operation of clinic flow by collaborating closely with the assigned scheduler to manage and schedule referrals, follow-up appointments, and diagnostic tests efficiently.

• Effectively triages patient calls and working in close collaboration with call center team members to address patient needs promptly.

• Assists with and arranging the necessary paperwork and logistical details for hospital admissions, as directed by the medical provider.

• Follows up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results and ensures these are promptly reported to the medical provider for their review and action.

• Processes patient referrals to appropriate specialists as ordered by the physician, while actively collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.

• Provides comprehensive education to patients and their family members regarding gastrointestinal diseases, preparation for procedures, and their ongoing care plans.

• Performs and assists with specialized gastroenterology procedures, including ARM, Esophageal Manometry, Digitrapper, and Pill Cam, strictly adhering to established competency guidelines.

• Performs all other nursing duties as assigned, always operating within the legal scope of professional nursing practice.Demonstrate advanced skills in conducting patient physical assessments, coordinating complex medical testing, and effectively communicating findings to physicians to support the development and implementation of treatment plans.

• Safely administers ordered medications and injections, ensuring full compliance with clinic protocols and state regulations.

• Ensures the smooth operation of clinic flow by collaborating closely with the assigned scheduler to manage and schedule referrals, follow-up appointments, and diagnostic tests efficiently.

• Effectively triages patient calls and working in close collaboration with call center team members to address patient needs promptly.

• Assists with and arranging the necessary paperwork and logistical details for hospital admissions, as directed by the medical provider.

• Follows up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results and ensures these are promptly reported to the medical provider for their review and action.

• Processes patient referrals to appropriate specialists as ordered by the physician, while actively collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.

• Provides comprehensive education to patients and their family members regarding gastrointestinal diseases, preparation for procedures, and their ongoing care plans.

• Performs and assists with specialized gastroenterology procedures, including ARM, Esophageal Manometry, Digitrapper, and Pill Cam, strictly adhering to established competency guidelines.

• Performs all other nursing duties as assigned, always operating within the legal scope of professional nursing practice.