Nurse Externs Transition (Next) Program- All Locations

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Technician II (NT II) is accountable for supporting patient care activities, under the supervision of a registered nurse on inpatient nursing units. The NT II works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure that patient care needs are met. The NT II is competent in performing patient care activities, as delegated, and adheres to patient safety measures. The NT II has knowledge of medical terminology and possesses communication, organizational, and computer skills. The NT II demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:

a. Education: Completed two (2) semesters of a Baccalaureate Nursing curriculum, in addition to a nursing fundamentals course. Remains actively enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.

b. Licensure/Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

2. Equipment Operated: Nurse Call system and headwall, patient bed, head wall devices, vital sign monitoring equipment, supply-dispensing machines.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Bilingual Skills Required - No Language(s): English

2. Other Skills:
Medical Terms, PC
3. Work Schedule:
Weekends, Holidays, Flexible

Requirements for Nurse Externs Transition Program (NEXT)

This is a two step process application. You will get an additional application emailed to you, this is mandatory for you to complete and returned to be considered for the position.

START DATE IS WINTER 2023