Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV7922Working TitleREGISTERED NURSE (UT Health RGV Primary Care - Space X)Number of Vacancies1LocationBrownsville, TexasDepartmentSchool of Medicine / Primary and Community Care ISUFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobTo 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 ReceivedGeneral direction from the assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenDirect supervision of all assigned staff.Required EducationGraduation from an accredited school of nursing.Preferred EducationBachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.Licenses/CertificationsCurrent RN licensure from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.Required ExperienceTwo (2) years of experience as a licensed registered nurse.Preferred ExperienceTwo (2) years or more supervisory experience as a licensed registered nurse in ambulatory or outpatient setting.EquipmentUse 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 ConditionsNeeds 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.OtherKnowledge 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 CapabilitiesN/AEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date12/01/2024Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt 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. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthGenderEthnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45119Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a current UTRGV employee?
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Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
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Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
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Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
State Licensure
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
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