RN Acute Medical Fulltime

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • 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 the care and treatment of patients. The RN performs and documents assessments, develops and implements individualized plans of care, coordinates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, monitors patient conditions, evaluates interventions, and provides patient and family education. The role involves maintaining nursing competencies, adhering to hospital and nursing policies and standards, supporting patient safety and quality initiatives, and sharing expertise with colleagues and students. The position is based in a hospital setting and may involve exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. The position is offered on a day or night shift; salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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 as dictated by the unit or standard of care.
• Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to use judgment in applying nursing procedures, assessment techniques, practices, and policies.
• Ability to maintain current customer service, nursing, and technical skills through training and seminars and to comply with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to coordinate patient-care information through frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and medical or non-medical support staff.
• Ability to communicate by telephone with patients, referring physicians, pharmaceutical representatives, vendors, and third-party payees outside UT Southwestern.
• Proficiency using computer technology.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam, including colorblind testing.
• Ability to meet physical demands including frequent walking, standing, bending, turning, stooping, pushing and pulling heavy objects such as patient beds, and helping lift and turn patients; ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• Professional certification in a nursing organization.
• EPIC experience.
• Three or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and accurately document physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, incorporating age-specific criteria for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop appropriate plans of care; apply critical thinking to plan and prioritize nursing care and maintain unit-required competencies.
• Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions and document them accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care, collaborate with healthcare team members, and communicate patient and family observations to advocate for optimal care.
• Prioritize interventions, identify changes in patient condition, report changes, take appropriate follow-up action, and keep patients, families, and caregivers informed.
• Evaluate interventions and modify the plan of care as appropriate, documenting interventions and changes accurately and promptly.
• Follow hospital and Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted nursing standards, including applicable ANA standards and care models.
• Provide timely education to patients, families, significant others, and caregivers; assess understanding and document education, including discharge planning.
• Orient patients and families to the unit, encourage participation in care, review the plan of care each shift, update whiteboards, set daily goals with patient input, explain care and procedures, and make hourly rounds.
• Advocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives; participate in evaluating data used for budget formulation and implementation.
• Conduct peer evaluations, provide constructive feedback, support accountability, and intervene when patient safety is at risk.
• Contribute to patient-care and quality/safety initiatives, such as 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.
• 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 healthcare with 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.
• Healthcare, paid holidays, on-site childcare, and wage and merit increases are mentioned in the employer overview.

What This Job Offers

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