RN II/III - Pediatrics Multispecialty (TMC)

UTHealth Houston · Trammells, TX Full Time
$217449 – $217449 / year
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Job Description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. The Registered Nurse (RN) working in our UT Physicians Pediatics (TMC) department will be responsible for care coordination of patients in a multispecialty clinic. The RN will serve as a liaison among families, providers, and clinical teams to support smooth communication and care transition. Help organize and track patient plans of care, referrals, follow-up visits, and diagnostic needs. Support patient scheduling and multidisciplinary clinic flow. Provide compassionate, family-centered support to parents and caregivers. Participate in team huddles, case reviews, and quality initiatives to improve patient outcome. Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with clinic standards Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Location: UT Physicians Pediatrics Multispecialty (TMC) 6410 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030 Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. 2. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act. 3. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment. 4. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. 5. Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. 6. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. 7. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. 8. Develops and implements teaching plans concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. Ev

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $69,368/yr
Houston Median $97,802/yr
Experienced (90th) $125,320/yr
vs. National Median +4.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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