Registered Nurse / RN Respiratory Therapy

Overview:

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapy Registered Nurse (RN) 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 Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy procedures and supports safe, efficient procedural operations.
• This position coordinates care across the procedural continuum through clinical assessment, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• The role promotes quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and patient safety while serving as a clinical resource within the Bronchoscopy Lab.
• The RN contributes to the delivery of specialized pulmonary services that support organizational goals and exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, patient assessment, and procedural care practices.
• Skill in clinical documentation and use of electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and respond effectively in changing clinical situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior experience in procedural nursing, perioperative services, critical care, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, or another area involving airway and sedation monitoring.
• Experience caring for patients with pulmonary disease and medically complex conditions.