RN Acute Surgical Fulltime Nights $5000 BONUS

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This position 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 RN assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs; develops and coordinates individualized plans of care; implements and evaluates nursing interventions; and documents care accurately and promptly. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, advocates for patient safety and optimal care, educates patients and their families, and contributes to unit and hospital quality initiatives. The role is full-time on nights and includes a stated $5,000 bonus.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program.
Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
At least 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience based on unit or standard of care.
Current Texas nursing license or current license from a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through 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, considering age-specific criteria.
Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop and prioritize an appropriate plan of care.
Maintain and use competencies according to unit expectations.
Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions and document them accurately and promptly.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with healthcare team members, sharing observations and advocating for optimal patient care.
Recognize changes in patient condition, report them, and take appropriate follow-up action.
Involve patients in their care and keep patients, families, and caregivers informed.
Evaluate nursing interventions and modify and document the plan of care as needed.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted nursing practice standards; provide care based on current literature and research.
Provide timely patient and family education, assess understanding, and document education, including discharge planning.
Orient patients and families to the unit, encourage participation in care, review the personalized plan of care each shift, update whiteboards, set daily goals with patient input, explain care-related information, and make hourly rounds.
Advocate for resources and support that promote patient safety and unit and hospital initiatives.
Participate in evaluating data for unit or department budget formulation and implementation.
Provide constructive peer evaluations, uphold accountability 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 by precepting, mentoring, or supporting unit activities.
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 Benefit.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
Competitive benefits package, including healthcare, paid holidays, and on-site childcare.
$5,000 bonus.