RN - Cardiac Telemetry - Days

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides nursing services in the care and treatment of patients under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership. The Registered Nurse performs patient assessments, develops and coordinates plans of care, implements and evaluates nursing interventions, and documents care accurately and promptly. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team, advocates for patient safety and optimal care, and keeps patients and their families informed and involved in care decisions. The role includes educating patients and caregivers, orienting them to the unit, reviewing care plans and daily goals, and making hourly patient rounds. The nurse follows hospital and nursing policies, clinical pathways, and professional standards; participates in quality and safety initiatives and peer evaluation; and shares expertise with colleagues and students. The position is full-time, with day shifts and rotating weekends, in a hospital setting. Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program, as specified by Texas BON 217.1.
At least 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience.
Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license (NLC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to use judgment in applying nursing assessment techniques, procedures, practices, and policies.
Ability to maintain current customer service, nursing, and technical skills through training and seminars.
Ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.
Ability to coordinate care through frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other support personnel.
Ability to use computer technology proficiently.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds and to help lift and turn patients.
Pass a pre-employment physical exam, including colorblind testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Professional certification in a nursing organization.

Responsibilities

Perform and accurately document physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient assessments, considering age-specific criteria.
Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop and prioritize an appropriate plan of care.
Maintain and use competencies in accordance with unit expectations.
Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions, and document them accurately and promptly.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with members of the health care team to advocate for optimal patient care.
Recognize changes in patient condition, report them promptly, and take appropriate follow-up action.
Involve patients in their care and keep patients, families, and caregivers informed.
Evaluate interventions and modify the plan of care as needed, documenting changes accurately and promptly.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted standards of nursing practice; provide care based on current literature and research.
Educate patients, families, significant others, and caregivers; document education and assess understanding.
Welcome and orient patients and caregivers to the unit, encourage participation in care, review the care plan each shift, update whiteboards, set daily goals, explain care-related information, and make hourly rounds.
Advocate for resources and support that promote patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives.
Participate in evaluating data used to guide unit or department budget formulation and implementation.
Provide constructive peer feedback, hold coworkers accountable to policies and standards, and intervene when patient safety is at risk.
Contribute to patient care and quality and safety initiatives, including patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, and infection control.
Share professional and technical information with colleagues and students, and offer support as a resource, preceptor, charge nurse, mentor, or unit expert as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive health care with no copay.
Paid Time Off available on day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
Paid holidays.
On-site childcare.
Merit increases.