Registered Nurse- Gastroenterology in Tyler, TX

Registered Nurse- Gastroenterology Full Time/ 40 Hours per week Salary Salary depends on education and relevant experience. Hiring Department Gastroenterology Clinic 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 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 • Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of UT Health East Texas. • Accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients. • Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. • Identifies nursing diagnosis/patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises care plan as needed. • Executes physician orders for all assigned patients. • Administers medications, treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards. • Execute routine technical procedures in specialty area assigned. • Perform and report Point of Care testing. • Provide basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching. • Promote positive guest and patient relations. • Respect and support patient rights. • Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records. • Prioritize and organize work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame. • Attend and participate in unit meetings or activities and support the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization. • 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. • Other duties as assigned. Required Education/Experience • Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program. • EMR experience. • Two (2) years clinical experience. • May accept a combination of education and experience. Required Certifications/Licenses • Possess and maintain a current RN license or compact RN license to practice in Texas. • Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS. Possess and maintain current BLS Healthcare Provider. • Completion of Annual Mandatory Training. • TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date. 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 as 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. To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12&JobOpeningId=14783&PostingSeq=1 jeid-936556e24adff248a0b7f72d72473c42