Registered Nurse -Intermediate (UTHP Pedi Admin Gateway)

Job Summary Provides direct nursing care to patients in a healthcare facility. Responsible for preparing equipment and aiding physician during treatment and examination of patients. Responsibilities Demonstrates advanced skills in the delivery of physical examinations of patients, performing complex medical testing and providing physician interpretations of results, consulting with physicians and implementing treatment plans; administers medications and injections as needed. Ensures the clinic flow runs smoothly; works closely with assigned scheduler to ensure referrals, follow‑up appointments, and diagnostic tests are scheduled accordingly. Triages patient calls and works closely with call‑center team members. Follows‑up on diagnostic tests, labs and ensures they are reported to the medical provider. Refers patients as needed to appropriate specialists as ordered by physician, consults and collaborates with other members of the health care team, schedules follow‑up appointments, weekly check appointments, and procedure appointments. Educates patients and family members. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Functions within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions. Communicates effectively, written and verbally. Analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. Meets all training and competency requirements. Education Associate’s degree in Nursing is required. Experience Three (3) years of professional nursing experience is required. Licenses and Certifications Current Texas RN license required; CPR required. This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO‑GA‑48. Benefits Medical UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. Dental Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Disability Employees can enrol in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non‑work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs Employees can enrol in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day‑care expenses or out‑of‑pocket health care expenses. Retirement Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before‑ or after‑tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off Front‑loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire. Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken. Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment. Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year. Discounts Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr