RN Acute Medical Part Time

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d

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 the care and treatment of patients. The nurse performs and documents assessments, develops and implements individualized plans of care, coordinates with the interdisciplinary health care team, monitors patient condition, evaluates interventions, and provides patient and family education. Care is delivered in accordance with hospital and Department of Nursing policies, professional standards, current literature, and research.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program as defined by Texas BON 217.1.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• One year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience based on unit or standard of care.
• Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

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 the interdisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with health care team members, sharing observations and advocating for optimal patient care.
• Prioritize interventions, identify changes in patient condition, report changes, and take appropriate follow-up action.
• Involve patients in their plan of care and keep patients, families, and caregivers informed.
• Evaluate interventions, modify care as needed, and document interventions and changes to the plan of care.
• Follow hospital and Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted standards of nursing practice; incorporate ANA standards, shared governance, and Relationship Based Care into safe, quality care.
• Provide timely education to patients, families, significant others, and caregivers; document education and assess understanding and learning needs.
• Orient patients and families to the unit, encourage participation in care, review the plan of care every shift, update white boards, set daily goals with patient input, explain care and procedures, and make hourly rounds.
• Advocate for resources and support that promote patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives.
• Participate in evaluating data for unit or department budget formulation and implementation.
• Provide constructive peer evaluations, 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 serve as a resource when needed, such as as a preceptor, charge nurse, mentor, or unit expert.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive health care with no copay.
• Paid time off, available 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.
• Healthcare, paid holidays, and on-site childcare are mentioned as part of the competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed