Neurology Clinic RN - Advanced Care & Coordination

Ut-Health-Science-Center-At-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a healthcare facility. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, preparing equipment, and supporting treatment plans during examinations.

The role requires triaging calls, coordinating with schedulers to manage referrals and diagnostics, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the health care team while adhering to the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

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.

Responsibilities

• Delivers advanced physical exams, performs complex tests and interprets results with physicians.
• Manages clinic flow with scheduler for referrals, follow-ups and diagnostics.
• Triages patient calls with the call center team.
• Follows up on diagnostic tests and reports results to providers.
• Refers patients to specialists and schedules follow-ups and procedures.
• Educates patients and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional nursing experience

Job description

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a healthcare facility. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, preparing equipment, and supporting treatment plans during examinations.

The role requires triaging calls, coordinating with schedulers to manage referrals and diagnostics, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the health care team while adhering to the Texas Nurse Practice Act.