40 hours per week
Salary
Salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Hiring Department
Geriatric Behav Health-4th floor
Location
This position is located at the UT Tyler Health Science Center campus.
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
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a competent clinician who is experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled in specialty areas. Function effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team, with practice characterized by primarily interdependent decision-making. Care delivery is problem-focused yet patient-centered. Demonstrates the ability to manage unexpected or emergency situations commonly encountered within the assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for nursing staff and can manage contingency situations frequently arising on the clinical unit.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
Identifies nursing diagnosis/patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises care plan as needed.
Minimum Required Education/Experience
- Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse Program
- EMR experience
- Two (2) years clinical experience as RN
- A combination of education and experience may be considered
Required Certifications/Licenses
- Must posses and maintain a current RN license or compact RN license to practice in Texas.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current BLS certification
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current SAMA training
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and medical equipment such as I.V. pumps, portable oxygen, fluids, etc.
- Advanced specialized nursing skills as appropriate to the nature of medical activity.
- Effectual knowledge and understanding of all protocols and procedures within the specified clinic environment.
- Show competency in point of care testing and quality requirements for that testing.
- Strong customer service and communication skills, both in person and over the phone.
- Proven track record in the development of quality clinical services.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Decisive ability to interact with patients in a calm and positive manner.
- Distinct capacity to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a dynamic work environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
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.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
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.
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