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Uvalde Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. You can apply for a position online or you can download, print and send a job application via regular mail.
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Position: 3 PRN RN/LVN

  • Date posted: 4.29.08
  • Department: Emergency Room
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas.
  • Brief Job Description: Provides direct and indirect patienct care in the emergency care setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Is able to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is about to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. ACLS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC preferred.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN LVN or RN

 

  • Date Posted: 6.18.08
  • Department:  Med/Surg
  • Shift: Flexible Nights; 12 hour shifts
  • Qualifications: Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse licensure, current CPR for healthcare professionals required. Intermediate Care LVN or RN, ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire, successful completion of EKG course required within six months of hire, able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, additional languages preferred, basic computer knowledge.
  • Brief Job Description: LVN-Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care for all age groups under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with the supervision by a RN or Physician. RN- Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care for all age groups. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with appropriate supervision.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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    Position: 2 Full Time RN

  • Date posted: 7.24.08
  • Department: OB, Labor & Delivery
  • Shift: 36/48 Nights
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Prior work experience: (1) One or more years of recent Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery experience preferred. (2)Current CPR certification, Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred.
  • Brief Job Description: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for maternity/L&D patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves in the Resource Nurse role when oriented and as directed.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Director

  • Date posted: 7.30.08
  • Department: OB/Labor and Delivery
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Bachelors degree or current enrollment in a program, NCC or ANCC in Perinatal certification preferred, successful completion of NRP certification, BCLS and fetal monitoring certification, 3 or more years experience in all aspects of maternity nursing and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
  • Brief Job Description: Responsible for direction of patient care in the maternity and newborn care setting. Manages staff members in the nursery, labor and delivery and postpartum units. Consults with staff, physicians, Nurse Executive on nursing problems and implementation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department, along with QI activities and budgetary activities.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN Phlebotomist

 

  • Date Posted: 9.10.08
  • Department: Laboratory
  • Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Eighty hours of training in the proper procedure to be employed in the performance of venipuncture and skin punctures under the supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist. Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Technician certification or AMT, ASCP, or equivalent.
  • Experience Required: Prior work experience of one year in a medical setting preferred.
  • Brief Job Description:  Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements assists in clinical laboratory as needed. Responsibilities include bleeding time test, blood cultures, and blood samples. Will be under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time RN

 

  • Date Posted:  9.23.08
  • Department: Hospice
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Credentials in specialty areas (phlebotomy, IV, ET), current BCLS, valid state driver's license, current automobile insurance and reliable automobile. Experience as an RN commensurate with one of the following, One year acute care experience within the last two years; one year hospice care experience within the last two years, one year community health or public health experience within the last two years. Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to relate well to staff and other professionals.
  • Brief Job Description:  A Registered Nurse who is responsible for the planning, coordinating, providing and documenting care for terminally ill patients from day of admission through day of discharge.  Utilizing physicians' orders and professional skills, the Hospice RN develops and implements a hospice plan that meets each patient's specific needs and is in compliance with Joint Commission, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines as well as the organization's policies and procedures.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician

  • Date Posted: 10.21.08
  • Department: Lab
  • Qualifications:  MT- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Generalist, or related science field, MLT-Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician. Each need also have one of the following certifications.. AMT, ASCP, AAB, NCA. Requires at least one year of clinical lab training and experience in Bacteriology.
  • Brief Job Description:  MT- Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory, maintains lab records. MLT- Performs patient specimens analysis for diagnostic purposes, under the direct supervision of a medical technologist, enters all results into the computer system, and brings panic value test results to the attention of the MT and/or pathologist. Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing various equipment and work areas in the lab, maintains lab inventory. Under the supervision of a medical technologist, processes specimens in hematology, chemistry and the blood bank.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

 

 Position: Full Time LVN or RN

  • Date posted: 10.27.08
  • Department: Med/Surg
  • Hours:   Flexible Days 36/48 or 36/36
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. 6 months prior Med/Surg, ICU, ER, Day Surgery experience preferred. Current CPR certification, IV Therapy Course, ACLS preferred.
  • Brief Job Description: LVN-Responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care, including delegated medical care, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Utilize clinical expertise in performing duties and expert decision-making skills in assistance from RN, Physician and patient’s private Physician. RN- Responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care, including delegated medical care, to assigned clients during a given period of time. Observes and communicates with interdisciplinary team and across nursing shifts. Assumes responsibility of matching the abilities of members of the nursing with client needs.
  •  Deadline: Until Filled

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  Position: Full Time Biller

  • Date posted: 10.28.08
  • Department: Physician Practice Management
  • Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent. Two years experience in billing, insurance, office procedures in a medical setting, courses taken in bookkeeping or accounting preferred. ICD-9 and CPT coding required.
  • Brief Job Description: Responsible for verifying patient insurance information and benefits, submits insurance claims electronically and paper claims as needed, monitors billing and collections. Contacts patients/insurance companies to follow up and collect on unpaid filing insurance claims, and codes patient insurance/demographic information for data entry.
  •  Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Date Posted: 11.26.08
  • Department: Rehab
  • Qualifications: AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Licensed to practice as a PTA in the State of Texas. Current CPR certification.
  • Brief Job Description: Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist.  Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient.  The Physical Therapy Assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.  Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.  The Physical Therapy Assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: 2 PRN LVN

 

  • Date Posted: 12.5.08
  • Department: OB
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Prior work experience: (1) One or more years of recent Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery experience preferred. (2)Current CPR certification, Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred.
  • Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect care in the maternity/newborn settings. Communicates with physicians/charge nurses about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology.  Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.  Additionally, is able to perform general Nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Assists RN in the delivery of patient care. Participates in performance improvement activities. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Class I. Must be able to care for patients in family centered care, mother baby concept or be trained.
  • Deadline: Until Filled  

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Position: 2PRN RN

 

  • Date Posted: 12.5.08
  • Department: OB
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Prior work experience: (1) One or more years of recent Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery experience preferred. (2)Current CPR certification, Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred.
  • Job Summary: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for maternity/L&D patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves in the Resource Nurse role when oriented and as directed. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Must be able to care for patients in family centered care, mother baby concept or be trained.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Director

 

  • Date Posted: 12.8.08
  • Department: Outpatient Geri-Psych
  • Qualifications: Current State License master Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor eligible, Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology from an accredited university, Five years post-graduate clinical and/or administrative experience, current BLS certificate.
  • Job Summary: Coordinates, plans, and directs the activities of the Outpatient Geri- Psych Program. Evaluates patient's needs and develops programs to provide extended patients care. Recommends and revises policies and develops performance standards, departmental goals and objectives to maintain patient care.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN Aide

  • Date Posted: 12.16.08
  • Department: Hospice
  • Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent, current Aide certification in the State of Texas. Current CPR Certification is a must. Must have a valid state driver's license and reliable automobile, current auto insurance and be willing to operate personal care necessitated by nature of job.
  • Job Summary: Performs duties essentially of personal care and palliative care, which would be given to terminally-ill persons in their homes. Helps the well family members to carry their share of the responsibilities and encourages the terminally ill member to participate in the life of the family, in so far as able.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN RN and LVN

  • Date Posted: 12.23.08
  • Department: Hospice
  • Qualifications: LVN- Graduate of an accredited nursing program, current state licensure as a LVN. One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months or 6 months home care experience within the last 12 months. Prior Hospice experience is preferred. Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile, proof of current auto insurance. Current TB, CPR. Needs to be flexible, yet organized, with ability to exercise sound judgment. RN- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Credentials in specialty areas (phlebotomy, IV, ET), current BCLS, valid state driver's license, current automobile insurance and reliable automobile. Experience as an RN commensurate with one of the following, One year acute care experience within the last two years; one year hospice care experience within the last two years, one year community health or public health experience within the last two years. Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to relate well to staff and other professionals.
  • Job Summary:  LVN- Provides skilled nursing care to patients in their home under the supervision of a RN. Provides service in accordance with the agency philosophy, standards and policies. RN- responsible for the planning, coordinating, providing and documenting care for terminally ill patients from day of admission through day of discharge.  Utilizing physicians' orders and professional skills, the Hospice RN develops and implements a hospice plan that meets each patient's specific needs and is in compliance with Joint Commission, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines as well as the organization's policies and procedures.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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