Registered Nurse 2
Harris Health System
Registered Nurse 2
Harris Health System
Public integrated health system delivering care
Compensation: $41.82 to $52.55/hour
Career Area: Nursing/RN
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 179878
Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
$10k student loan repayment
Shift differentials where applicable
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Subsidized parking
Access to a credit union
Employee disaster relief support
Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment
Harris Health is seeking a Registered Nurse II to join the 3C IMU Med Surg Tele team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
The Registered Nurse II provides safe, professional, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Harris Health nursing standards. In this role, you will independently manage patients with conditions commonly seen within the assigned clinical area while applying established standards, principles, and clinical algorithms to guide care.
You will assess patient needs, implement appropriate nursing interventions, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The RN II recognizes when additional assistance or resources are needed and takes appropriate action to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Harris Health 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 through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.
Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, excellence, and a commitment to Leading with Love.
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Diploma in Nursing accepted
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licensure and Certification
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice nursing in the State of Texas
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross-approved program
Additional certifications as required by the unit or service
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of full-time RN experience OR
Successful completion of a Graduate Nurse (GN) Program
Communication and Language Skills
Bilingual skills preferred
Strong verbal communication skills
Public-speaking capabilities
Strong written communication for correspondence and reports
Knowledge and Skills
Professional nursing standards and practices
Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
Mathematics
Medical terminology
Computer proficiency
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and seek appropriate resources
Work Schedule
Full-time
Flexible schedule
Weekends and holidays as required
On-call availability
Career Area: Nursing/RN
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $41.82 - $52.55/hour
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026, United States
Job ID: 179878
Join Harris Health and bring your nursing expertise to the 3C IMU Med Surg Tele team at LBJ Hospital, where you'll provide compassionate, high-quality care while making a meaningful difference for patients throughout Harris County.
Public integrated health system delivering care
Harris Health System is a public, integrated health system that provides high-quality, person-centered care to its communities and coordinates services across the care continuum with community and academic partners. It uses a unified model called One Harris Health to bridge departments and roles, enabling coordinated, accessible care delivered through collaboration, technology, and partnerships. The system relies on a strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access, and workforce resilience, and it commits to enterprise risk management and ongoing innovation. Its distinct approach includes strong internal and external collaboration, commitment to local businesses, and a focus on community health outcomes rather than siloed services. The goal is to create healthier communities by delivering coordinated care, leveraging technology, and partnering with providers, schools, researchers, and community organizations to improve health across the region.
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