RN - Acute Stroke Unit - 5k Bonus - Nights

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works under general supervision of physician, mid-level provider and/or nursing supervisor to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients. UT Southwestern is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, we invest in employees with opportunities for career growth and development. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases, and more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
• Ability 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).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience with Neuro patients.
• Bachelor's Degree (BSN).
• Professional Certification in a Nursing Organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, considering age-specific criteria.
• Anticipates patient and/or family needs and expectations to develop an appropriate plan of care, utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions, completing accurate and timely documentation.
• Acts as a coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care, conferring collaboratively with healthcare team members.
• Prioritizes nursing interventions based on assessment, promptly identifies changes in condition, and takes appropriate follow-up action.
• Involves the patient in the plan of care and keeps them informed, explaining procedures and medications in an understandable manner.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care accordingly, documenting accurately and timely.
• 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 and families to the unit, encouraging participation in care and reviewing the plan of care.
• Advocates for resources and support to enhance patient safety and unit/hospital initiatives.
• Performs Peer Evaluations to provide constructive feedback and holds co-workers accountable.
• 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
• 5k Bonus for Nights

What This Job Offers

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