Registered Nurse - Senior Part-Time (UTHP Radiology MARC) - Radiology

Company: UT Health San Antonio
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Senior Part-Time (UTHP Radiology MARC)UT Health San Antonio is one of the country's leading health sciences universities and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. With missions of teaching, research, patient care and community engagement, its schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have graduated 39,700 alumni who are leading change, advancing their fields, and renewing hope for patients and their families throughout South Texas and the world. UT Health San Antonio is a 2021 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and is fast becoming known as a place that launches and advances careers.

As an employer, UT Health San Antonio provides:

* An excellent benefits package with lower-cost health insurance options for employees as well as competitive dental and vision plans.
* A defined benefit retirement plan with matching contributions higher than the market average.
* Three to five weeks of paid time off per year, plus sick leave and paid holidays.
* Discounts at UT Health providers and facilities.

Job Summary:

Saturdays and evenings as needed.

Under minimal supervision, provides direct nursing care to patients in a healthcare facility. Responsible for preparing equipment and aiding physician during treatment and examination of patients. May lead or mentor lower level team members.

Job Duties:

* Demonstrates advanced skills in the delivery of physical examinations of patients, performing complex medical testing and providing interpretations of results, consulting with physicians and implementing treatment plan; administers medications and injections as needed.
* Ensures the clinic flow runs smoothly and provides supervision of the assigned Medical Assistant; works closely with assigned scheduler to ensure referrals, follow up appointments, diagnostic tests, etc. are scheduled accordingly.
* Triages patient calls and works closely with call center team members.
* Assists and arranges for hospital admissions as needed.
* Follows-up on diagnostic tests, labs and ensures they are reported to the medical provider.
* Refers patients as needed to appropriate specialist, consults and collaborates with other members of the health care team, provides daily wound care as needed, schedules follow up appointments, weekly check appointments, and procedure appointments.
* Educates patients and family members on the therapy process.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

* Associate's degree is required.

Experience:

* Five (5) years of professional nursing experience is required.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

* Current Texas RN license, CPR required.

Additional Information

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