RN Acute Surgical Abdominal Transplant Day

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring a registered nurse for its specialized acute surgical abdominal transplant and vascular unit. The role provides care for patients with complex surgical needs, including kidney and liver transplant and vascular patients. The nurse supports patients throughout treatment, surgery, recovery, and healing, using assessment, critical thinking, prioritization, and clinical judgment while working with a multidisciplinary team. The nurse develops and documents age-specific physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments; anticipates patient and family needs; plans and prioritizes nursing care; and implements, evaluates, and documents appropriate interventions. The nurse coordinates with the interdisciplinary care team, communicates changes in condition, advocates for patient safety, and involves patients and families in care planning. Patient and caregiver education, unit orientation, discharge planning, and regular patient rounds are also part of the role. Nurses are expected to follow hospital and nursing standards and policies, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to peer support and professional development. This is a day-shift opportunity, with a listed shift of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The position is based in a hospital setting and may involve exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. 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.
At least 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience according to unit or standard-of-care requirements.
Current Texas nursing license or a current license from a BNE compact state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from 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 work with substantial independence on most assignments.
Ability to maintain current customer-service, nursing, and technical skills through training programs and seminars.
Ability to coordinate patient care through frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other support personnel; role also involves telephone contact with external patients, referring physicians, pharmaceutical representatives, vendors, and third-party payees.
Proficiency in computer technology.
Ability to meet the physical demands of 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.
Pass a pre-employment physical exam, 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 account.
Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop and prioritize an appropriate plan of care.
Maintain and use competencies in accordance with unit expectations.
Implement nursing interventions based on assessment findings and document them accurately and promptly.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with other healthcare team members, sharing observations to advocate for optimal patient care.
Recognize and report changes in patient condition, take appropriate follow-up action, and keep patients and families informed.
Evaluate interventions and modify and document the plan of care as needed.
Follow hospital and Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted nursing practice standards.
Provide timely patient and caregiver education, 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 promote patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives; participate in evaluating data for unit or department budget decisions.
Provide constructive peer feedback, hold coworkers accountable to 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 knowledge with colleagues and students and serve as a resource, such as a preceptor, mentor, charge nurse, or unit expert.
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.
Wage and merit increases.