Think you might have what it takes to be part of the Heart of Texas Healthcare System Team? Below is a list of our most current job openings as well as application forms and requirements for each position. Be sure to check back periodically as new employment opportunities are updated weekly.
Position Summary: The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensed in Texas who provides anesthesia care for surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures. Working independently or in collaboration with physicians, the CRNA ensures safe, effective, and patient-centered anesthesia services in compliance with the Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Medical Board, and facility policies.
Key Responsibilities: · Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments and develop individualized anesthesia plans. · Administer general, regional, local, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC). · Monitor and manage patient airway, vital signs, and overall status during anesthesia. · Provide post-anesthesia care, including pain management and complication management. · Educate patients and families about anesthesia procedures and recovery. · Document all aspects of anesthesia care in accordance with Texas BON/TMB and facility requirements. · Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other providers to ensure coordinated care. · Respond to emergency situations requiring advanced airway or resuscitation skills.
Qualifications: · Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program. · Current RN license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) recognition in Texas. · Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). · Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. · 5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered depending on facility needs.
Will work under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. Technicians and trainees work under the direct supervision of the credentialed sleep technologist or the medical director.
Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential.
Position Summary:
Performs the primary functions of a professional nurse leader in assisting, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care on a medical-surgical unit and emergency department. Manages all supplies, equipment, and supervises all personnel on the unit and promotes team efforts with physicians and personnel of other departments.
Qualifications:
· Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
· Personal Job Related Skills: Demonstrated ability in nursing practice. Leadership and management abilities and effective oral and written communications skills, basic computer skills.
· Licensure, Registry, or Certification: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the state of Texas. BLS required. ACLS and PALS to be obtained within 6 months. TNCC to be obtained within one year
· Experience: Two years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, supervisory experience preferred.
· Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require moderate physical activity. Extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills
o Assess patient on admission and records the physical assessment and nursing needs upon admission and throughout stay.
o Identifies and documents patients plan of care including nursing diagnosis and interventions on admission, reviews and updates information every shift.
o Identifies and documents patient/significant other teaching needs upon admission and facilitates, documents appropriate teaching, and response to teaching. o Develops discharge plan upon admission which accurately reflects patient and/or significant others ability to manage care after discharge and referrals are made based on identified needs.
o Promptly and accurately completes investigative reports as required.
o Communicates patient needs and status changes effectively and appropriately with Medical Staff.
o Makes frequent patient rounds to assure patient safety, quality care and satisfaction.
o Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
o Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects.
o Observes seven rights for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, right time, right reason, and right documentation.
o Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
o Administers blood and blood products following policy and procedures.
o Initiates and maintains IV access according to policy and procedure.
o Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures for Omnicell stations.
o Maintains knowledge base through attendance at hospital sponsored in-services and staff meeting.
o Reviews patient order upon admission and every shift. Reconciling any discrepancies with lab, x-ray and EMAR.
o Maintains skills necessary to operate all Emergency Room equipment to ensure a safe environment for the ill/injured patient.
o Accurately performs chart audits and facilitates education and quality improvement.
o Identifies problems in patient care and assists in formulating plan of action to solve problems.
o Practices within legal boundaries of nursing practice act and according to hospital policy and procedure.
o Assures Fitness Center Monitor log is checked at the beginning of each shift.
o Determines equipment needs and assures equipment is maintained in condition required by department standards.
o Facilitates problem resolution among peers as observed by DON and peers.
o Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff and Director of Nursing toward the organization.
o Interacts with patient, family, employees, and departments in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by Director of Nursing and peer input.
o Fosters mature professional relationship with fellow employees in a courteous friendly manner as measured by management observations and peer input.
o Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
o Properly demonstrates the ability to make patient assignments to the nurses based on patient’s acuity and nurse’s ability.
o Observes nursing personnel’s time management skills and discusses identified needs with individual and Director of Nursing if needed.
o Reviews the patient order, progress notes, vitals, and lab results daily. Evaluates information to ensure all needed orders, tests, and interventions have been addressed by nursing personnel under the direction of the charge nurse.
o Helps complete evaluations and accepts new staff assignments as preceptor.
o Accurately performs chart audits and facilitates education and quality improvement.
General
Maintain HIPAA required and all other confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
Follow all policies and procedures set forth by Heart of Texas Healthcare System.
Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Follows aseptic procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious materials.
Interacts with patient, Medical Staff, family, employees, and other departments in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner as observed by Nurse Manager and peers.
Fosters mature professional relationship with fellow employees in a courteous friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
Interpersonal Skills:
Maintain a positive attitude toward all employees, departments, family members, and patients.
Communicates effectively on a continuous basis.
Work Schedule:
Rotating Schedule
Day Shift 6:45am to 7:15pm
Night Shift 6:45pm – 7:15am
· 30 minute lunch break
Position Summary:
Performs the primary functions of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in the emergency room. Responsible for coordinating the nursing care of patient presenting to the Emergency Department ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric, who may present at any point on the continuum from illness to wellness. Performs all aspects of direct patient care and works with other disciplines/ancillary departments in the care they provide.
Keeps abreast with the latest knowledge, techniques, and technological equipment in the field of Emergency Room nursing care. Manages all supplies and equipment. Promotes team efforts with physicians/mid-levels and personnel of their departments.
Qualifications:
· Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
· Personal Job Related Skills: Demonstrated ability in nursing practice. Leadership and management abilities and effective oral and written communication skills.
· Licensure, Registry or Certification: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas. BLS required. ACLS and PALS within 6 month of employment. TNCC within 1 year of employment. CEN, ENPC and NRP preferred.
· Experience: Two years’ experience in emergency room nursing preferred. Basic ECG course.
· Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills
· Participates in setting standards for patient care and nursing practice in emergency room nursing.
· Manages and cares for all Emergency Department patients including but not limited to patients presenting with cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, psychological and urinary illness
· Performs triage on multiple patients, evaluates, and prioritizes them according to hemodynamic instability, loss of limb, and treats appropriately and classifies according to severity.
· Interprets lab values including hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelet count, white count, electrolytes, and clotting times.
· Provides psychosocial care to the patient and family.
· Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
· Gives technical and direct support to those who plan and administer nursing care.
· Arranges for transport of patients by air/ground ambulance.
· Call report to receiving facility on patient transfers.
· Accurately maintains and records the use of controlled substances.
· Participates in quality assurance by becoming aware of problems and resolving them.
· Initiates and performs CPR and/or basic emergency measures when necessary.
· Identifies and documents patient/significant other teaching needs upon admission and facilitates, documents appropriate teaching, and response to teaching.
· Promptly and accurately completes investigative reports as required.
· Communicates patient needs and status changes effectively and appropriately with Medical Staff.
· Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose and side effects.
· Observes seven rights for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, fight method, right time, right reason, and right documentation.
· Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
· Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures for Omnicell stations.
· Maintains knowledge base through attendance at hospital sponsored in-services and staff meeting.
· Maintains skills necessary to operate all Emergency Room equipment to ensure a safe environment for the ill/injured patient
· Accurately performs chart audits and facilitates education and quality improvement.
· Identifies problems in patient care and assists in formulating plan of action to solve problems.
· Practices within legal boundaries of nursing practice act and according to hospital policy and procedure,
· Assures crash cart, Teleneuro, ER IV Fluid Stock, and Blanket Warmer Temperature are checked at the beginning of each shift.
· Determines equipment need and assures equipment is maintained in condition required by department standards
· Facilitates problem resolution among peers as observed by DON and peers.
· Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff and Director of Nursing toward the organization.
· Interacts with patient family, employees, and departments in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by Director of Nursing and peer input.
· Fosters mature professional relationship with fellow employees in a courteous friendly manner as measured by management observations and peer input.
· Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
General
Maintain HIPAA required and all other confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
Follow all policies and procedures set forth by Heart of Texas Healthcare System.
Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Follows aseptic procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious materials.
Interacts with patient family, employees, and other departments in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner as observed by Nurse Manager and peers.
Fosters mature professional relationship with fellow employees in a courteous friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
Interpersonal Skills:
Maintain a positive attitude toward all employees, departments, family members, and patients.
Communicates effectively on a continuous basis.
Work Schedule:
Rotating Schedule
Day Shift 6:45 am to 7:15 pm
Night Shift 6:45 pm to 7:15 am
30 minute lunch
Position Summary:
Assists the professional nursing staff in providing maximum patient care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient. Under supervision gives direct and indirect patient care as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
· Personal Job Related Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills.
· Licensure, Registry or Certification: Licensed Vocational Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas. BLS required. ACLS and PALS within 6 months of employment. IV therapy course preferred
· Experience: One year of Licensed Vocational Nursing Preferred.
· Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills:
o Assesses patient on admission and records the physical assessment and nursing needs upon admission and throughout stay.
o Ensure patient documentation is complete and up to date. Including but not limited to vital signs, I/O, tasks, daily weights, and patient interventions.
o Identifies and documents patient/significant other teaching needs upon admission and facilitates and documents appropriate teaching and response to teaching.
o Promptly and accurately completes investigative reports as required.
o Communicates patient needs and status changes effectively with Medical Staff.
o Makes frequent patient rounds to assure patient safety, quality care, and satisfaction.
o Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures for administering, transcribing and recording medications.
o Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects.
o Observes seven rights for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, right time, right reason and right documentation.
o Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
o Administers blood and blood products following policy and procedures.
o Initiates and maintains IV access according to policy and procedures.
o Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures for Omnicell.
o Maintains knowledge base through attendance at Hospital sponsored in-services and staff meetings
o Maintains skills necessary to operate all equipment to ensure a safe environment for the ill/injured patient.
o Assess and provides care for patients relative to their age specific needs.
o Maintains up-to-date documentation including vital signs and I/O.
o Accurately performs chart audits and facilitates education and quality improvement.
o Identifies problems in patient care and assists in formulating a plan of action to solve problems.
o Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and procedures.
o Determines equipment needs and assures equipment is maintained in condition required by department standards.
o Facilitates problem resolution among peers as observed by Director of Nurses and peers.
o Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff and Director of Nurses toward the organization.
o Interacts with patient, family, other employees and departments in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by Director of Nurses and peers.
o Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
o Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
Other Significant Requirements:
Maintain HIPAA required and all other confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
Follow all policies and procedures set forth by Heart of Texas Healthcare System.
Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Follows aseptic procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious materials.
Interacts with Medical Staff members, family members, and staff members of other department on a continuous basis.
Interpersonal Skills:
Maintain a positive attitude toward all employees, departments, family members, and patients.
Communicates effectively on a continuous basis.
Work Schedule:
Rotating Schedule
Day Shift 6:45am to 7:15pm
Night Shift 6:45pm – 7:15am
· 30 minute lunch break
We have a full-time dayshift position for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
Duties include microscopic, bacteriological, hematological, immunologic and chemical diagnostic tests and analyses on blood, urine, and stool. Other duties include analyzer maintenance, phlebotomy, and record keeping. Shift starts at 8 A.M.-5 P.M. Monday through Thursday, Friday shift is 8 A.M.-4 P.M., plus one night of on-call duties.
Requirements: Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP or equivalent. One year in a medical laboratory preferred.
Prepares nutritional food for hospital patients, employees, visitors, and caterings. Monitors patient diet orders and prepares and serves patient meals. Operates and maintains the cleanliness of kitchen equipment. Assist with the cleaning of the kitchen area. Assist with the preparation and service of food to patients, caterings, employees and visitors. Helps maintain the cleanliness of utensils and equipment in the kitchen and service area. Will help in the serving of the employees in the dining room. OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Class III.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
B. Personal Job-Related Skills: ABILLITY TO READ AND WRITE ENGLISH.
C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: None required.
D. Experience:
Prior Work Experience: One year of previous institutional food preparation preferred, But we will train you.
E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of walking and standing. Some bending, stooping, and reaching for food items and equipment. Pushing and pulling of food carts and lifting up to 50 pounds. The ability to comprehend and follow written or verbal instructions and directions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, employees, visitors and caterings
Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared. _____
Time specified. ____
Prepares food as stipulated in standardized recipes. ____
Prepares food for patients on therapeutic diets. ____
Will pick up any new diets and dismissals and makes any changes. ___
Prepares food for meetings and special functions of the hospital. _____
Recommends menu items and food stuffs to be purchased. ____
Checks menu for the next day. ____
Takes food from the freezer for the next day if needed. __
Makes sure the desserts are done for lunch the following day. __
Will fill out all temp sheets and cleaning schedules as they are done. ___
Will help set up steam table for lunch and will help clean it up after lunch. ____
In the proper places. ___
Make sure the lids are put back on containers after each use. ____
needed on purchase order. ____
Will great staff/visitors/patients with a curtsey when entering the cafeteria.
B. Prepares food for patients
Follows recipes & menus for regular, texture modified, & therapeutic diets. ___
Proportions food for patient meals. ___
Assembles patient trays on the tray line. ___
Will make tray look appealing and appetizing. Add garnish when appropriate. ___
Delivers trays and nourishment’s to patient areas. __
C. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment
Operates stoves, steam pots, ovens, and other kitchen equipment. __
Cleans cooking equipment and maintains high sanitary standards in the kitchen. __
Changes out Sanitation bucket regularly and empty’s at night. ___
Advises department manager of equipment requirements and needed maintenance, in a timely manner. ____
Comes to Department head with complaint or maintenance issue before notifying anyone else. ____
D. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and cafeteria
Assists with overall cleaning of the kitchen and cafeteria at ALL times
Maintains cleanliness of storerooms and dish washing room. ____
Assists with the cleaning of the steam table. _____
F. VENDING MACHINES
Checks daily temperature of both machines. ____
Preps and finishes assembly of food for machine. __
Completely re-stocks Vending Machines in a timely manner. __
Notifies Department head of any malfunctions or complaints in a timely manner. _____
Properly labels and dates food. ____
OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:
A. Follows safety and infection control guidelines and policies for the Hospital. ___
Wear gloves when handling any and all food, and preparing trays. ___
putting away the clean dishes. ____
B. Maintains HIPAA and all other confidentiality practices while working with
Confidential matters on a daily basis.
Position Summary: Assists the Clinic Provider in providing maximum patient care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient. Under supervision, gives direct and indirect patient care as assigned.
Qualifications:
o Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational Nursing. o Personal Job-Related Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills. o Licensure, Registry or Certification: Licensed Vocational Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas. BLS required. ACLS and PALS within 6 months of employment. IV therapy course preferred. o Experience: One year of Licensed Vocational Nursing Preferred. o Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills:
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or as assigned by Clinic Manager; 30-minute lunch break
Assists in the management of the functions of the Rural Health Clinic. Supervises the work of clinic staff members, maintains and controls supplies and equipment. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class III.
The Heart of Texas Healthcare System has PRN positions open for RNs and LVNs. Must have current Texas license. New Grads encouraged to apply. Hospital experience desired but not required.
Provides patient assessment and care, transport services, and other services by performing the following duties. Appropriate for an energetic, professionally minded EMS individual.
Full Time Position- The Heart of Texas Healthcare System has a full time positions open for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist; 48 hour shifts. Must have Texas license. Ideal candidate will have some inpatient hospital experience. Candidate will be responsible for hospital inpatients and swing bed patients .
The Heart of Texas Healthcare System is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. The individual will administer and directs the administering of physical agents utilized in physical medicine and rehabilitation as prescribed by a physician.
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.
Performs admission duties for admitting out-patients to hospital services. Processes and files admission records and acts as liaison with patient family members or responsible party. Performs support Business Office duties.
Responsibilities of the pharmacy technician include compliance with all policies, procedures, codes, and standards of the Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital. Pharmacy LVN/CPHT technicians work within the limitations set by TSBP and do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a licensed pharmacist. The pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in providing effective, appropriate, and safe pharmacy services. The technician fulfills his/her environment of care, infection control and performance improvement responsibilities and fulfills the mission, vision, and values of the hospital. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class IV.
The Heart of Texas Healthcare System offers a competitive salary and benefit package that includes health insurance, retirement, and paid time off. Benefits may vary depending on position.
To apply for any of the above positions at HotHS, please fill out the job application below.
You may attach a resume and cover letter to this form to send along with your application.
If you have any questions about the application process or would like to request a paper application please call or email us at:
Phone: 325.792.3945
Fax: 325.597.2280 (Attn. Human Resources)
Email: canohr2@bradyhospital.com