RN Preop Recovery PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

13d • 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.
• Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree (BSN).
• RN experience in a Pre-op/Day Surgery/Phase II Recovery setting.
• Professional Certification in a Nursing Organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, considering age-specific criteria.
• Anticipates patient and/or patient's family needs and expectations to develop an appropriate plan of care, utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on assessment and completes accurate documentation.
• Acts as a coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care, conferring collaboratively with healthcare team members.
• Prioritizes nursing interventions, promptly identifies changes in condition, and reports them appropriately.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care accordingly, documenting all changes.
• Adheres to hospital and Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Provides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients, families, and caregivers, documenting all education provided.
• Welcomes and orients patients, families, and caregivers to the unit, encouraging participation in care.
• Advocates for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit/hospital-based initiatives.
• Performs Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree