Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 1 year of RN experience in area of specialty.
• Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) nursing license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• CPI Certification within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree (BSN).
• Professional Certification in a Nursing Organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, considering age-specific criteria.
• Anticipates patient and family needs to develop an appropriate plan of care, utilizing critical thinking and maintaining unit competencies.
• Identifies and implements nursing interventions, documenting them accurately and timely, and coordinating the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Prioritizes nursing interventions based on assessment, promptly identifies changes in condition, reports changes, and takes appropriate follow-up action.
• Involves the patient in the plan of care, keeps them informed, and explains procedures and medications in understandable language.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care accordingly, documenting accurately and timely.
• Adheres to hospital and Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Provides appropriate and timely education to patients, families, and caregivers, documenting all education provided.
• Welcomes and orients patients and families to the unit, encouraging participation in care and reviewing the plan of care.
• Advocates for resources and support to enhance patient safety and unit/hospital initiatives.
• Performs Peer Evaluations to provide constructive feedback and holds co-workers accountable for behavior and compliance.
• Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives.
• Shares professional and technical information with colleagues and students, offering self as a resource.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree