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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:  Full Time RN

  • Date posted: 11.6.08
  • 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 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

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Position: Full Time 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: 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: PRN RN

  • Date Posted: 12.23.08
  • 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.
  • Job Summary:  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: PRN Social Worker

  • Date Posted: 1.16.09
  • Department: Hospice
  • Qualifications: Current State Clinical Social Work Licensure, 3 or more years of previous experience in all aspects of social services and discharge planning, additional languages preferred, strong written and verbal skills, and basic computer knowledge.
  • Brief Job Description: Responsible for consultation and direction of social services in Hospice. Provides orientation and education to the social service and nursing staff. Develops, organizes and implements programs, policies and procedures, conducts case work services and counseling and recommends functions necessary to ensure overall operational viability.  Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: 2 FT RN

  • Date Posted: 1.21.09
  • Department: OB
  • Shift: 7p-7a, 36/48
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure, One or more years of recent Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery experience preferred, Mother/Baby experience preferred, Current CPR for healthcare provider certification required, Neonatal Resuscitation Certification and fetal heart monitoring certification required within 6 months of hire. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Maintains basic computer knowledge.
  • 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.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN Respiratory Therapist

  • Date Posted: 2.10.09
  • Department: Cardiopulmonary
  • Qualifications: Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Licensure required, current CPR for healthcare provides certification required, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification preferred, basic computer knowledge required.
  • Brief Job Description: Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Department Medical Director, technical Director and Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care and life support to patients with heart and lung difficulties in accordance with specific physician's order, department policies and procedures.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Director

  • Date Posted: 2.25.09
  • Department: Medical/Surgical
  • Qualifications: Licensed in the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse, BSN in Nursing is required, Masters Degree Preferred. Must have current CPR and ACLS, Certified in Medical Surgical Nursing or Nursing Administration preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience and a minimum of five (5) years progressive management experience preferred. Must have demonstrated leadership skills. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the patient population. Must be a team player with an expectation for excellence in Nursing; Studer skills preferred.
  • Brief Job Description: Opportunity to join our Nurse Management team to set and maintain high standards of patient care 24/7. Responsible for overseeing the clinical, administrative, financial, legal/regulatory, quality, human resource and productive aspects of the Medical Surgical Unit. Seeking a dynamic individual with a participatory management style, who is capable of interacting with and motivating staff. A visionary with the ability to inspire and to serve as a catalyst to effect change.
  • Deadline: Unitl Filled

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Position: Full Time Clinical Coordinator

 

  • Date Posted: 3.17.09
  • Department: Hyperbarics
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Hyperbaric experience required. Maintains basic life support certification, ACLS preferred, but required within six months of hire, introductory course in Hyperbarics required within six months of hire, able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Computer knowledge necessary.
  • Brief Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Unit Director/Chief Nursing Officer, the clinical coordinator is responsible for the direct care of patients receiving wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) on an inpatient and outpatient basis, supervises unit in the absence of Unit Director.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN Housekeeper

  • Date Posted: 4.24.09
  • Department: Sabinal Clinic
  • Hours:   Monday - Friday Approximately 1 hour each day
  • Qualifications:  High School or equivalent. One to three months related experience and/or training. Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
  • Brief Job Description: Cleans all areas of the Sabinal Clinic.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Perinatal Patient Educator

  • Date Posted: 4.24.09
  • Department: OB, Women and Infants
  • Qualifications: Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure, BSN preferred. Five or more years of recent Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery experience preferred. Current BLS for healthcare provider certification required.  Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) and fetal heart monitoring certification required within 6 months of hire. Certified Childbirth Educator. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Maintains basic computer knowledge.
  • Brief Job Description: Provides direct patient care in the L&D, Mother-Baby and Nursery setting for all patients that are lactating and non-lactating. Provides assessment and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Provides Lactation consultation to inpatients and outpatients. Serves as a consultant/resource in specialty area and as a change agent by suggesting new or innovative approaches that result in an improvement of quality. The Coordinator will serve as a Clinical Liaison for all UMH Peri-Natal educational outreach programs, customer service being a key focus, as well as responsible for the organization, implementation, evaluation of educational objectives, goals and tasks designated by the department director. Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Women and Infant Services.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN Phlebotomist

  • Date Posted: 4.28.09
  • Department: Lab
  • Qualifications: 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. Basic computer knowledge required.
  • 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.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN Case Manager/Therapist

  • Date Posted: 5.4.09
  • Department: Crossroads
  • Qualifications: Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or license eligible in Texas. Master's Degree in social work, counseling or psychology from an accredited university. One year experience working with adult and geriatric psychiatric patients preferred. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Bilingual preferred. Computer knowledge necessary, including Word and Windows.
  • Brief Job Description: The Case Manager/Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care with elderly patients, providing patient assessments, psychodiagnosis, treatment planning, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy and discharge planning.  This position is expected to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the unit's community relations program.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Circulator RN

  • Date Posted: 5.4.09
  • Department: Surgery
  • Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold current license in the State of Texas. Current CPR certification, ACLS within 6 months of hire, basic EKG or Arrhythmia-identification certification, minimum of one year work experience preferred. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, additional languages preferred.
  • Brief Job Description:   Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed and patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure. Participates in the on call rotation.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Surgery Scheduler

  • Date Posted: 5.14.09
  • Department: Day Surgery
  • Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent, knowledge of medical terminology, minimum of one (1) year experience as surgery scheduler/office appointment scheduler, preferred. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge, ability to type minimum of 40 wpm, knowledgeable in skills of patient/guest relations.
  • Brief Job Description: Provides indirect patient care for the department.  Schedules all operative, outpatient and endoscopy procedures.  Records statistics as requested. Performs all posting/unit clerk duties as requested.  Maintains communication lines for department.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Physical Therapist

  • Date Posted: 5.14.09
  • Department: Rehab
  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree of an APTA accredited University required. Currently licensed by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. One year of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred. Current Basic Life Support for healthcare providers certification. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge required.
  • Brief Job Description: Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a qualified healthcare practitioner licensed by the appropriate Texas licensing Board.  Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring healthcare provider in an effort to restore function and 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.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: 2 Full Time RN's

  • Date Posted: 6.2.09
  • Department: ICU/Cath Lab
  • Shift: Nights 7p-7a
  • Qualifications: Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure required. Current CPR for healthcare professionals required. Intermediate care RN, ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire. Successful completion of EKG course 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 Descriptions: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the critical care 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: Full Time Clinic Medical Receptionist/Multiple Office Sites

  • Date Posted: 6.2.09
  • Department: Uvalde Medical and Surgical Associates
  • Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent, two years experience in a physician office preferred, experience with billing and insurance preferred. Ability to communicate in English; both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.  Basic computer knowledge, ability to type 40 words per minute, and knowledge of medical terminology. Must be detailed oriented and ability to multi-task with excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to travel between offices.
  • Brief Job Description: Provides indirect patient care in multiple office/clinic setting.  Greets and registers patients.  Verifies patient demographic and insurance information.  Performs clerical duties in multiple office sites.  Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, office/clinic staff and the medical staff. Performs administrative support, typing, credentialing physicians with insurance carriers, and screening applications for financial assistance program.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: 1 Full Time

  • Date Posted: 6.3.09
  • Department: Admitting
  • Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer skills required.
  • Brief Job Description: Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures.  Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer database. Receives and relays incoming and outgoing phone calls for the facility.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Technician

  • Date Posted: 6.4.09
  • Department: Central Supply
  • Qualifications:  Graduate of high school or equivalent. Minimum of one year experience as Central Service Technician or on the job training. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department. Knowledgeable with cleaning and sterilization procedures and techniques. Basic understanding of various functions of the department. Conscientious regard for technical and minute procedures. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
  • Brief Job Description: Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.  Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital.  Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Clinical IS Specialist

  • Date Posted: 6.23.09
  • Department: M I S
  • Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, LVN or RN. Recent courses in business or computer sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Business preferred, minimum of 2 years of experience with Meditech required. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, additional languages preferred. Computer knowledge necessary, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Windows. Proven project leadership and implementation experience with responsibility for policy and procedure development, documentation manual development and staff training.
  • Brief Job Description: The Clinical Information Systems Specialist will serve as the key clinical practice expert for all information systems applications providing support to the Clinical departments regarding Order Entry, Nursing, PCI, BMV, EHR, Pharmacy, MIS and EDM modules, and others as needed. The focus of this position will be to primarily develop, coordinate, implement and direct the development of Clinical Information systems primarily using the Meditech core system with integration into the hospital wide information system and providing support to the development of departmental systems and software applications. Additionally, responsibilities include system support, information integration and report generation related to departmental specific programs and information systems related to departmental operations.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: 2 Full Time Techs

  • Date Posted: 7.1.09
  • Department: Bio Med
  • Qualifications: Associate's degree (AAS) of biomedical technology from an accredited two year college or technical school, military training, or two years related experience and/or training required. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
  • Brief Job Description: Schedules and documents work orders on biomedical equipment and complete assignments as delegated.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: PRN Monitor Tech

  • Date Posted: 7.1.09
  • Department: ICU
  • Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent, Monitor tech certificate or UMH training and passing of a test on how to read EKG strips. CPR for healthcare providers required, ACLS and PALS preferred. Basic computer and word processing knowledge. Medical terminology preferred. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
  • Brief Job Description: Provides indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac screen or telemetry monitors. Meets communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders from records with notation and signatures by nursing staff. Prepares and compiles records in the department. Maintains regulatory body requirements, policies and procedures and participates in performance improvement activities.
  • Deadline: Until Filled 

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Position: 2 PRN Clerks

  • Date Posted: 7.1.09
  • Department: Admitting
  • Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer skills required.
  • Job Summary:  Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures.  Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer database. Receives and relays incoming and outgoing phone calls for the facility.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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Position: Full Time Registered Nurse

  • Date Posted: 7.1.09
  • Department: Emergency Room
  • Shift:             Nights (7p-7a)
  • Qualifications:  Current Texas Registered Nurse License required, current CPR for healthcare professionals required, ACLS, PALS, or ENPC certification required within six months of hire. Successful completion of EKG course required within six months of hire. TNCC required within one year of hire, able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge required.
  • Brief Job Description:  Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department. Able to triage all patients coming into emergency department.  Determines care based on physical and psychosocial needs, and well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with appropriate supervision.
  • Deadline: Until Filled

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