Registered Nurse
10 days ago
Austin
Job Description Join our team at Texas Health Action as a Registered Nurse! Texas Health Action (THA) is dedicated to providing culturally affirming, high-quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with specialized expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ individuals and those affected by HIV. Our programs include Kind Clinics, Waterloo Counseling Center, and TeleKind (telemedicine services). To learn more about us, visit: Texas Health Action. As a Registered Nurse with THA, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. Your Role: • Evaluate and provide nursing care to patients at our Kind Clinics, involving tasks such as preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and confirming patient histories., • Administer lab services and distribute medications and treatments following established care standards., • Conduct patient follow-ups and physical exams in alignment with the Texas Nursing Practice Act., • Educate and counsel patients on health maintenance, hygiene, and disease prevention in a culturally competent manner., • Train new Medical Assistant staff and provide feedback to the Clinic Administrator regarding training progress., • Maintain and review patient charts to ensure thorough preparation for daily appointments., • Act as a mentor to clinic support staff and collaborate with other RN teams., • Ensure compliance with clinical policies and procedures regarding reporting and treatment scheduling., • Engage with quality improvement initiatives to enhance department processes., • Attend staff meetings and participate in organizational planning and in-service activities., • A passion for serving communities, particularly those that are marginalized., • A commitment to the mission of THA and a deep enjoyment of nursing practice., • Strong listening skills and a collaborative spirit., • Comfort with technology and eagerness to learn new systems., • An exemplary representation of THA’s core values and a focus on balancing people with processes., • A keen attention to detail while keeping the bigger picture in mind., • Assist with the evaluation and care of patients seen at Kind Clinic, including, but not limited to: preparing patients for examination, taking vital signs, verifying patient information by interviewing patient and recording medical history., • Provide direct nursing care to patients, including the provision of lab services, and the distribution of medications and treatments according to accepted standards of care., • Conduct patient follow-up visits and physical examinations according to accepted standards of care and within the definitions of the Texas Nursing Practice Act., • Teach and counsel patients concerning health assessment and care including prevention of disease, disability, hygiene, and health maintenance in a safe, affirming, and culturally appropriate manner., • Provide clinical training to new Medical Assistant staff and relevant feedback to the Clinic Administrator regarding training progress., • Adequately reviews and prepares charts prior to daily visits., • Serve as a mentor to clinic support staff., • Act as a liaison and collaborate with Patient Support Center RN team as needed., • Follow organization’s clinical SDOs, policies and procedures when interpreting lab results, sending medication refills or scheduling treatments., • Follow Texas DSHS notifiable condition verbal reporting requirements related to in-clinic diagnoses of presumptive primary syphilis and acute HIV., • Prioritize work tasks and services and completes tasks in a timely manner., • Maintain accurate, clear and concise progress notes, problem lists, and medication lists., • Communicate appropriately and tactfully with staff, patients, partners, and community., • Actively engage in a quality improvement culture within department/organization and participate in identified quality improvement activities., • Participate in staff, planning, in-service, and other meetings as needed. This position falls within salary band 45, with an hourly pay range of $35.00 to $35.89, determined by qualifications and relevant experience. Applying: • Submission of official transcripts and relevant certifications may be required prior to a final offer. Unofficial copies can be attached with your application for preliminary review., • Employment verification may be needed based on the applicant’s work history. Essential Qualifications: • Active RN nursing license valid in Texas., • Bilingual in English and Spanish., • Experience with HIV testing, STI treatment, and care for marginalized populations., • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (403b), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays), • Short Term & Long Term Disability, • Training & Development, • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)