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, 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); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission. Nurse Clinician I (NCI)`s entry level knowledge base has been validated by successful completion of NCLEX requirements for professional nurse licensure.
Requires supervision while learning to apply knowledge and skills in the delivery of safe, general nursing care. NCI is expected to manage basic nursing care assignments in routine, predictable situations with supervision.
a) Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred. b) Associates Degree in Nursing Licenses &
a) Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse License to practice in the State of Texas. b) Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program. Other certificates as required by unit/service. Must be adequate to meet the following communication
Accurately interprets and transmits clinical information in English, both verbally and in written form; and Sends and receives messages patients/families/SOs can comprehend. Special
Communication
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Writing/Composing, Bilingual Preferred (Any Language) Work
Weekends, Holidays, Flexible and On Call PC, Medical Terms and Mathematics. Harris Health offers three (3) Nurse Residency Programs: Spring/March, Summer/July, and Fall/November. Please follow this two-step process to apply for the Fall/ November session that starts on March 22, 2027 STEP 1: Complete an online application.
Late applications will not be accepted. When requested, please submit: » Copy of current resume » Nurse Residency Survey Questionnaire IF SELECTED (This is a manual process to be sent by Human Resources once all units that are hiring are confirmed. Estimated time end of October 2026) (Interviews are scheduled for November, 2026) Dates are subject to change.
STEP 2: Submit Nurse Residency Requirements Upon Hire as listed below. » Official transcript from accredited nursing school » Basic life support certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross- -must be valid for 6 months or more upon hire » RN license from the state of Texas before beginning employment
Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred. The ideal candidate will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be a graduate nurse with less than one (1) year of experience.
Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas. (MUST BE ABLE TO TAKE AND PASS NCLEX NO LATER THAN 03/05/2027) Please submit questions to GNPROGRAM@harrishealth.org