Registered Nurse, Women's Health

Job Posting Title :

Registered Nurse, Women's Health

Hiring Department : Dell Medical School

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

The Dell Medical School is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Women's Health Outpatient Clinic.

Purpose

The Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in an outpatient setting, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Reporting to the Clinic Supervisor, the RN collaborates closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and administrative staff. Key responsibilities include patient assessments, administering medications, coordinating care plans, and educating patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Care Planning

Conducts initial patient assessments and obtains medical histories.

Develops and implements individualized care plans.

Monitors patient progress and adjusts care plans as needed.

Medication Administration

Administers prescribed medications and treatments.

Ensures proper dosage and compliance with treatment regimens.

Monitors patients for adverse reactions and reports findings.

Patient Education

Educates patients and their families about medical conditions and treatment options.

Provides guidance on self-care techniques and preventive health measures.

Conducts follow-up education sessions as needed.

Clinical Procedures

Performs minor medical procedures such as wound care and suture removal.

Assists physicians with diagnostic tests and minor surgeries.

Prepares and maintains sterile environments for procedures.

Documentation and Coordination

Documents patient care in electronic health records (EHR).

Coordinates with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive care.

Manages patient appointments and follow-up care

Marginal or Periodic Functions

Inventory Management

Conducts periodic inventory checks and restocks supplies.

Ensures availability of necessary medical equipment.

Telephone Triage

Provides medical advice and guidance to patients over the phone.

Assesses patient needs and directs them to appropriate care.

Quality Improvement

Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Assists with data collection and analysis for performance improvement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Clinical Expertise

Skilled : Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills in patient care.

Effective Behaviors : Accurately assesses patient conditions, administers treatments, and performs procedures.

Communication

Skilled : Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Effective Behaviors : Provides clear instructions, listens actively, and conveys empathy.

Patient Focus

Skilled : Prioritizes patient needs and ensures patient satisfaction.

Effective Behaviors : Responds promptly to patient concerns, provides personalized care, and maintains patient confidentiality.

Team Collaboration

Skilled : Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Effective Behaviors : Shares information, supports colleagues, and contributes to team goals.

Adaptability

Skilled : Adjusts to changing patient needs and clinical environments.

Effective Behaviors : Remains calm under pressure, adapts to new protocols, and handles emergencies

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program. 3 years of relevant experience in an outpatient or clinical setting. Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program. 5 years of relevant experience in a healthcare environment, with a focus in Women's Health. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Salary Range

$82,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Standard office equipment

Repetitive use of a keyboard

May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

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.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.