RN - Cardiac Tele - Days

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

20h

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 nurse performs age-specific assessments, develops and coordinates individualized plans of care, implements and evaluates nursing interventions, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, and documents care accurately and promptly. The role also includes patient and family education, collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, advocacy for patient safety, participation in quality improvement, and support for colleagues and students. The listed schedule is days, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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.
Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license.
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 using age-specific criteria.
Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop and prioritize appropriate plans of care.
Maintain and use competencies according to unit expectations.
Implement appropriate nursing interventions and document them accurately and promptly.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with the health care team, sharing relevant patient and family observations.
Identify and prioritize responses to changes in patient condition, report changes, and take appropriate follow-up action.
Involve patients in their care and keep patients, families, and caregivers informed.
Evaluate interventions and modify care as needed, documenting changes to the plan of care.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, clinical pathways, and accepted nursing standards and care models.
Educate patients, families, significant others, and caregivers; assess their 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, 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 used to guide unit or department budget decisions.
Provide constructive peer evaluations, support accountability, 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% 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.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Healthcare benefits.
Merit increases.