Registered Nurse-Senior (UTHP Med Gastro Gateway)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a gastroenterology setting. The role includes leading advanced assessments, coordinating complex tests, and supporting physicians in treatment planning.

Responsibilities encompass safe medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with scheduling, admissions, and referrals to ensure efficient clinic flow and quality care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas or a valid compact state license.
• Five years of professional nursing experience required.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to apply the nursing process per the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced skills in conducting patient physical assessments.
• Coordinate complex medical testing and effectively communicate findings to physicians.
• Safely administer medications and injections per clinic protocols.
• Collaborate with the scheduler to manage referrals, follow-ups, and diagnostic tests.
• Triage patient calls and work with the call center team to address needs.
• Arrange paperwork and logistical details for hospital admissions as directed by the medical provider.
• Follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results for provider review and action.
• Process patient referrals to appropriate specialists in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families about GI diseases, procedure preparations, and ongoing care plans.
• Perform GI procedures (ARM, Esophageal Manometry, Digitrapper, Pill Cam) per competency guidelines.
• Perform all other nursing duties within the legal scope of practice.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Care coordination

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

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Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate advanced skills in conducting patient physical assessments, coordinating complex medical testing, and effectively communicating findings to physicians to support the development and implementation of treatment plans.

Safely administers ordered medications and injections, ensuring full compliance with clinic protocols and state regulations.

Ensures the smooth operation of clinic flow by collaborating closely with the assigned scheduler to manage and schedule referrals, follow-up appointments, and diagnostic tests efficiently.

Effectively triages patient calls and working in close collaboration with call center team members to address patient needs promptly.

Assists with and arranging the necessary paperwork and logistical details for hospital admissions, as directed by the medical provider.

Follows up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results and ensures these are promptly reported to the medical provider for their review and action.

Processes patient referrals to appropriate specialists as ordered by the physician, while actively collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.

Provides comprehensive education to patients and their family members regarding gastrointestinal diseases, preparation for procedures, and their ongoing care plans.

Performs and assists with specialized gastroenterology procedures, including ARM, Esophageal Manometry, Digitrapper, and Pill Cam, strictly adhering to established competency guidelines.

Performs all other nursing duties as assigned, always operating within the legal scope of professional nursing practice.Demonstrate advanced skills in conducting patient physical assessments, coordinating complex medical testing, and effectively communicating findings to physicians to support the development and implementation of treatment plans.

Safely administers ordered medications and injections, ensuring full compliance with clinic protocols and state regulations.

Ensures the smooth operation of clinic flow by collaborating closely with the assigned scheduler to manage and schedule referrals, follow-up appointments, and diagnostic tests efficiently.

Effectively triages patient calls and working in close collaboration with call center team members to address patient needs promptly.

Assists with and arranging the necessary paperwork and logistical details for hospital admissions, as directed by the medical provider.

Follows up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results and ensures these are promptly reported to the medical provider for their review and action.

Processes patient referrals to appropriate specialists as ordered by the physician, while actively collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.

Provides comprehensive education to patients and their family members regarding gastrointestinal diseases, preparation for procedures, and their ongoing care plans.

Performs and assists with specialized gastroenterology procedures, including ARM, Esophageal Manometry, Digitrapper, and Pill Cam, strictly adhering to established competency guidelines.

Performs all other nursing duties as assigned, always operating within the legal scope of professional nursing practice.

Qualifications

Possesses an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing or a valid compact state license.

Demonstrates the ability to function strictly within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Consistently supports the organization's mission, vision, and patient promise across all professional interactions.

Exhibits strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with patients, families, and staff.

Applies analytical thinking to clinical information, using sound logic to coordinate patient care within scheduling constraints and manage emergent requirements efficiently.

Meets all clinic training and competency requirements, particularly for advanced GI procedures.

EDUCATION:

Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.

EXPERIENCE:

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

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Texas RN license Required.

BLS/CPR Certification Required.

Required Skills

• Five (5) years of professional nursing experience is 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7596
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 04:49 PM
• Apply Before 09/11/2026, 04:49 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization M9632 - UTHP Med Gastro Gateway, M3100 - UTHP UT Health Physicians, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center