What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Coordinator / RN OR position at UT Health East Texas?
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, RN General Surgery Clinical Coordinator for our Operating Room in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
- The Clinical Coordinator directs and supervises staff members assigned to the department, supports and interprets the mission of the hospital and promotes harmonious relationships among nursing personnel, medical staff, ancillary departments, patients and families.
- The Clinical Coordinator provides for the delivery of care to a specific group of patients and evaluates the quality of that care in a systematic fashion, in order to improve care.
- Ensure care is delivered within the framework of hospital philosophy and approved budget, and in concert with other departments and services within and outside of the hospital.
- The Clinical Coordinator must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduate from an approved school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- At least two years recent OR experience
- ACLS