42 jobs found in Tyler

Job Description Advancing Healthcare Together – The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas Why UT Health - East Texas? Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other. Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone’s life and change the course of healthcare. Our Place. Tyler, Texas is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to...

Description JOB SUMMARY The patient Safety Assistant provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager in order to provide quality direct care in the inpatient setting. Works as a valued member of the professional team to ensure patient and unit safety through observation duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS • Constantly aware of the safety needs of patients, employees and visitors. • Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and other members of the health care team. • Demonstrates professional behavior. • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. • Assists with patient restraints and patient specific safety precautions. • Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment. • Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position. • Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB...

Description JOB SUMMARY: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for assisting and collaborating with the RN in the delivery of nursing care consistent with the multidisciplinary recovery plan for a specific assigned patient group. Participates in gathering assessment data and jointly planning patient care within the scope of practice of an LVN. Provides care to meet the physical and emotional needs of patient, carrying out the physician's orders in a manner that insures quality and patient safety. ESSENTIAL DUTES: Observes, assesses, plans, intervenes and evaluates outcomes and documents all aspects of patient care to assist in providing quality patient services. Possesses a unique knowledge regarding the patient population to be served. Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment that is therapeutic for persons with mental illness. Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and...

Description Job Summary : Provides direct patient care to meet the activities of daily living needs of patients. Assists licensed nursing personnel in performing nursing procedures. Carries out specific nursing tasks as delegated, in a manner that ensures patient safety, privacy, and according to standards of patient care, standards of staff performance and physician orders. Ensures readiness of supplies and equipment at the unit level to meet patient needs. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks: Provides direct patient care to meet the activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, grooming, routine hair and skin care, feeding, exercising, toileting, transfer/ambulation, etc.) Demonstrates competence in the use of equipment/supplies and technical skills required. Constantly aware of the safety needs of patients, employees and visitors. Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and other members of the...

Description This position will include a sign on bonus of $10,000 for elligible candidates. Job Summary : Competent Clinician. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Practice is problem focused, but patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for nursing staff. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. Identifies nursing diagnosis/patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed. Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards. Performs routine technical...

Description JOB SUMMARY The patient Safety Assistant provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager in order to provide quality direct care in the inpatient setting. Works as a valued member of the professional team to ensure patient and unit safety through observation duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS • Constantly aware of the safety needs of patients, employees and visitors. • Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and other members of the health care team. • Demonstrates professional behavior. • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. • Assists with patient restraints and patient specific safety precautions. • Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment. • Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position. • Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB...

Description JOB SUMMARY The patient Safety Assistant provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager in order to provide quality direct care in the inpatient setting. Works as a valued member of the professional team to ensure patient and unit safety through observation duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS • Constantly aware of the safety needs of patients, employees and visitors. • Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and other members of the health care team. • Demonstrates professional behavior. • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. • Assists with patient restraints and patient specific safety precautions. • Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment. • Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position. • Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB...

Description Registered Nurse, Med Surge JOB SUMMARY: Competent Clinician. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Practice is problem focused, but patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for nursing staff. ESSENTIAL DUTES: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. Identifies nursing diagnosis/patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed. Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards. Performs routine technical procedures/skills in specialty area assigned....

Description This position will include a sign on bonus of $10,000 for elligible candidates. Job Summary : Competent Clinician. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Practice is problem focused, but patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for nursing staff. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. Identifies nursing diagnosis/patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed. Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards. Performs routine technical...

Description Job Summary: Responsible for assisting and collaborating with providers and nursing personnel in carrying out task-specific care for assigned patients. Performs delegated clinical and administrative tasks within the scope of practice of the supervising physician, PA, FNP, PCF or RN, consistent with the individual’s education, training and experience, Such duties shall not constitute the practice of medicine. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks: Carries out specific tasks as delegated, in a manner that ensures patient safety, privacy, and according to standards of patient care, standards of staff performance and physician orders. Demonstrates competence in the use of equipment/supplies and technical skills required. Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and other members of the health care team. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs...

Description JOB SUMMARY The Psychiatric Nurse Aide provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager in order to provide quality psychiatric direct care in the inpatient setting. Works as a valued member of the professional team to provide verbal and supportive movement to meet individualized goals of the treatment team. Responsible to the Unit Manager and the Charge Nurse. Safe, effective, performance of direct patient care duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS • Work involves providing personal health services (assist with eating, drinking, bathing, mobility, and other care) and every 15 minute monitoring of behaviors. • Assists nursing staff to provide therapeutic environment to promote living and social skills of all persons with mental illness. • Recording information on progress notes and other required forms and communication with other staff regarding patients. • Will assist...

Description JOB SUMMARY The Psychiatric Nurse Aide provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager in order to provide quality psychiatric direct care in the inpatient setting. Works as a valued member of the professional team to provide verbal and supportive movement to meet individualized goals of the treatment team. Responsible to the Unit Manager and the Charge Nurse. Safe, effective, performance of direct patient care duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS • Work involves providing personal health services (assist with eating, drinking, bathing, mobility, and other care) and every 15 minute monitoring of behaviors. • Assists nursing staff to provide therapeutic environment to promote living and social skills of all persons with mental illness. • Recording information on progress notes and other required forms and communication with other staff regarding patients. • Will assist...

Description JOB SUMMARY The Psychiatric Nurse Aide provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager in order to provide quality psychiatric direct care in the inpatient setting. Works as a valued member of the professional team to provide verbal and supportive movement to meet individualized goals of the treatment team. Responsible to the Unit Manager and the Charge Nurse. Safe, effective, performance of direct patient care duties. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS • Work involves providing personal health services (assist with eating, drinking, bathing, mobility, and other care) and every 15 minute monitoring of behaviors. • Assists nursing staff to provide therapeutic environment to promote living and social skills of all persons with mental illness. • Recording information on progress notes and other required forms and communication with other staff regarding patients. • Will assist...

Description Job Summary : Provides direct patient care to meet the activities of daily living needs of patients. Assists licensed nursing personnel in performing nursing procedures. Carries out specific nursing tasks as delegated, in a manner that ensures patient safety, privacy, and according to standards of patient care, standards of staff performance and physician orders. Ensures readiness of supplies and equipment at the unit level to meet patient needs. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks: Provides direct patient care to meet the activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, grooming, routine hair and skin care, feeding, exercising, toileting, transfer/ambulation, etc.) Demonstrates competence in the use of equipment/supplies and technical skills required. Constantly aware of the safety needs of patients, employees and visitors. Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and other members of the...

Description Possesses knowledge and skill necessary to meet standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nurse Practice Act. Practice is characterized by a balance of dependent and interdependent decision-making. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Must be a superior communicator, have excellent customer service skills, be enthusiastic, and display a high degree of professionalism. DUTIES: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care. Performs routine technical procedures/skills. Performs and reports Point of Care testing. Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching. Respects and supports patient rights. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times....

Description Job Summary: Responsible for assisting and collaborating with providers and nursing personnel in carrying out task-specific care for assigned patients. Performs delegated clinical and administrative tasks within the scope of practice of the supervising physician, PA, FNP, PCF or RN, consistent with the individual’s education, training and experience, Such duties shall not constitute the practice of medicine. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks: Carries out specific tasks as delegated, in a manner that ensures patient safety, privacy, and according to standards of patient care, standards of staff performance and physician orders. Demonstrates competence in the use of equipment/supplies and technical skills required. Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and other members of the health care team. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs...

Description Job Summary : The Psychiatric Nurse Aide provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager in order to provide quality psychiatric direct care in the inpatient setting. Works as a valued member of the professional team to provide verbal and supportive movement to meet individualized goals of the treatment team. Responsible to the Unit Manager and the Charge Nurse. Safe, effective, performance of direct patient care duties. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks: Work involves providing personal health services (assist with eating, drinking, bathing, mobility, and other care) and every 15 minute monitoring of behaviors. Assists nursing staff to provide therapeutic environment to promote living and social skills of all persons with mental illness. Recording information on progress notes and other required forms and communication with other staff regarding patients. Will...

Description Job Summary : The Psychiatric Nurse Aide provides patient care services under the clinical supervision of the Unit Manager in order to provide quality psychiatric direct care in the inpatient setting. Works as a valued member of the professional team to provide verbal and supportive movement to meet individualized goals of the treatment team. Responsible to the Unit Manager and the Charge Nurse. Safe, effective, performance of direct patient care duties. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks: Work involves providing personal health services (assist with eating, drinking, bathing, mobility, and other care) and every 15 minute monitoring of behaviors. Assists nursing staff to provide therapeutic environment to promote living and social skills of all persons with mental illness. Recording information on progress notes and other required forms and communication with other staff regarding patients. Will...

Description Job Summary : Provides direct patient care to meet the activities of daily living needs of patients. Assists licensed nursing personnel in performing nursing procedures. Carries out specific nursing tasks as delegated, in a manner that ensures patient safety, privacy, and according to standards of patient care, standards of staff performance and physician orders. Ensures readiness of supplies and equipment at the unit level to meet patient needs. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks: Provides direct patient care to meet the activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, grooming, routine hair and skin care, feeding, exercising, toileting, transfer/ambulation, etc.) Demonstrates competence in the use of equipment/supplies and technical skills required. Constantly aware of the safety needs of patients, employees and visitors. Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and other members of the...

Description Job Summary : The Charge Nurse will possess and have the capabilities to perform all the major duties and critical tasks of a Registered Nurse in a Behavioral Health setting. Through the nursing process the Charge Nurse provides leadership to unit personnel and serves as a professional role model to ensure appropriate patient care, patient teaching and discharge planning is performed. Directs and guides activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for the human and fiscal resources available in order to provide quality, cost-effective patient care. Serves as a resource for nursing staff, can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise within the clinical unit. Responsible for advising, training, managing and maintaining practices, procedures, and processes that meet and exceed regulatory compliance standards in your areas of supervision. Adheres to...