Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatry Days

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide nursing services in the care and treatment of patients. The position is in inpatient psychiatry and is full-time, day shift. The nurse performs patient assessments, plans and delivers care, coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, evaluates and documents interventions, educates patients and caregivers, and supports patient safety and quality initiatives. The role serves patients across age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing.
At least 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience as determined by the unit or standard of care.
Current Texas nursing license or current license from a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use judgment in applying nursing procedures, assessment techniques, practices, and policies.
Ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.
Ability to maintain customer service, nursing, and technical skills through training and seminars and comply with departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to coordinate patient care through frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and medical or non-medical support staff; position also involves telephone contact with patients and external parties.
Proficiency in computer technology.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, turning, stooping, pushing and pulling heavy objects, and helping lift and turn patients; ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, 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 assessments, taking age-specific criteria into consideration.
Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop an appropriate plan of care; apply critical thinking to plan and prioritize nursing care and maintain unit competencies.
Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions and document them accurately and promptly; coordinate interdisciplinary care and share observations with the healthcare team to advocate for optimal care.
Prioritize interventions, promptly identify changes in patient condition, report changes, take appropriate follow-up action, involve patients in their care plans, and keep patients and caregivers informed.
Evaluate nursing interventions and modify care as needed, documenting interventions and plan-of-care changes accurately and promptly.
Follow hospital and nursing department policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted standards of practice; incorporate ANA standards, shared governance, and relationship-based care into safe, quality nursing practice.
Provide timely education to patients, families, significant others, and caregivers; document education, assess understanding, and adapt communication to individual needs and learning preferences.
Welcome and orient patients and caregivers to the unit; encourage participation in care; review the personalized care plan each shift, update whiteboards, set daily goals with patient input, explain diets, tests, procedures, and medications, and make hourly rounds.
Advocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives; participate in evaluating data used for unit or department budget decisions.
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/safety initiatives, including patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, and infection control.
Share professional and technical information with colleagues and students and serve as a resource, such as through precepting, mentoring, or other unit support.
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 healthcare 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.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.