RN Outpatient Ambulatory

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

Possesses knowledge and skill necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nurse Practice Act. Practice is characterized by a balance of dependent and interdependent decision-making. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Must be a superior communicator, have excellent customer service skills, be enthusiastic, and display a high degree of professionalism

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.

Identifies nursing diagnosis/patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.

Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards.

Performs routine technical procedures/skills in specialty area assigned.

Performs and reports Point of Care testing.

Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching.

Promotes positive guest and patient relations.

Respects and supports patient rights.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.

Attends/participates in unit meetings/activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization.

• Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.
  
Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.

Accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

Two (2) years clinical experience as RN.

One (1) year experience as an RN in an outpatient Clinic Pediatric experience preferred.

Electronic Health Record experience preferred.

• Bilingual a plus.

Required Licenses/Certification

Must possess and maintain a current RN license to practice in Texas.

• Must possess and maintain current BLS certification.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Participates in unit based quality improvement program.

Adheres to internal controls established for department.

Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.

Participates and supports Hospital Performance Improvement activities.

Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.

Bilingual a plus.

EMR experience.

Ability to operate standard office equipment including: telephones, facsimiles, copiers, personal computers and printers.

• Ability to operate medical equipment such as I.V. pumps, portable oxygen, defibrillators, telemetry monitors, wound vacs, hospital beds, and other equipment required for patient care.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

Clinical Position Requirements

Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.