REGISTERED NURSE (UT Health RGV Multispecialty - Edinburg)

To provide professional nursing skills and leadership in the coordination and administration of the nursing process. Responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating a plan of nursing care for patients in an assigned area.

Supervises and delegates patient care through auxiliary personnel. Description of Duties Maintains standards of patient care as established by nursing service and the nursing profession.

Demonstrates an awareness of the total nursing needs of the patient and is responsible for seeing that they are met.Participates in professional nursing care of patients as required.

Administers medications and / or treatments as prescribed by the physician.Maintains accurate medical records.Develops and monitors specific plan of action for emergency medical procedures.

Performs treatment of emergency patients when applicable, refers emergency patients to proper physician and assists physician with treatment as required.

Supervises nursing staff on patient assessments.Supervises and delegates patient care through staff personnel.Develops and supervises procedures for patient scheduling, record keeping, and monitoring follow up care of patients with serious medical problems.

Initiates laboratory tests and collects various specimens and cultures.Appropriately develops and implements clinic protocols and / or policies and procedures.

Performs related duties as required. Supervision Received General direction from the assigned supervisor. Supervision Given Direct supervision of all assigned staff.

Required Education Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Licenses / Certifications Current RN licensure from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Required Experience Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse.

Preferred Experience Two years or more supervisory experience as a licensed registered nurse in ambulatory or outpatient setting.

Equipment Use of standard office equipment. Proficiency in the use and understanding of medical equipment such as oxygen tank operation, sphygmomanometer, phlebotomy / lab equipment / supplies, supplies for ear irrigation, thermometers, pulse oximeter, EKG machine, nebulizer, and centrifuge.

Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual health care facility conditions with possible medical or psychiatric emergencies.

Exposure to all common diseases. Must constantly consider safety risks and provide safe environment conducive to patients, visitors and staff.

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Other Knowledge of health care laws and regulations. Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records. Extreme accuracy in following written and verbal directors and in the dissemination and application of technical information.

Physical Capabilities N / A Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 06 / 17 / Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.

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