Registered Nurse - Texas Behavioral Health Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 role is based at the Texas Behavioral Health Center, a new state-funded psychiatric hospital in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The center provides behavioral health treatment for children, adolescents, and adults in a modern, patient-centered setting. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, supports patient and family participation, and contributes to safe, high-quality care and professional development in a behavioral health environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program as defined by Texas BON 217.1.
Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
At least 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience based on the unit or standard of care.
Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license.
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Complete Crisis Prevention Institute training within 30 days of hire.
Ability to perform all CPI APS physical holds.
Ability to care for behavioral health and substance abuse patients across age groups served by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Professional certification in a nursing organization.

Responsibilities

Perform and accurately document physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, accounting for age-specific criteria.
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, document them accurately and promptly, and coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the health care team.
Prioritize nursing interventions, identify and report changes in patient condition, take appropriate follow-up action, and involve patients in care planning while keeping patients and caregivers informed.
Evaluate interventions and modify care as needed, documenting interventions and plan-of-care changes accurately and promptly.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted nursing standards; incorporate ANA standards, shared governance, and Relationship Based Care into safe, quality care.
Provide timely patient and caregiver education, document education including discharge planning, assess understanding, and communicate in ways that meet individual needs and learning preferences.
Welcome and orient patients and caregivers to the unit; encourage participation in care, review the personalized 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 advance patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives, and participate in evaluating data for unit and department budget decisions.
Provide constructive peer evaluations, hold coworkers accountable for policies and standards, and intervene when patient safety is at risk.
Contribute to patient-care quality and 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 a preceptor, charge nurse, mentor, or unit expert, as needed.
Perform CPI APS physical holds and provide care for behavioral health and substance abuse patients across age groups served by the facility.
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.
Competitive benefits package, including healthcare and paid holidays.
On-site childcare.
Wage and merit increases.