RN CVICU (Part Time Nights) 2 x 12 hour shifts

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 performs assessments, develops and implements plans of care, coordinates with the interdisciplinary health care team, monitors patient conditions, evaluates interventions, and educates patients and their families. Care is provided in accordance with hospital and nursing policies, clinical pathways, nationally accepted standards, and UT Southwestern’s Relationship Based Care professional practice model and PACE care delivery system. This is a part-time night position consisting of two 12-hour shifts per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program recognized by a governmental authority or nursing board.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in an ICU setting.
• Current RN license or Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) credential.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required upon hire for ICU, Emergency Medicine, and Rapid Response Team roles.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of ICU RN experience is highly desired.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Perform and accurately document physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, accounting for age-specific criteria.
• Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop an appropriate plan of care; apply critical thinking to plan and prioritize nursing care and maintain unit competencies.
• Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions and document them accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with the health care team, sharing patient and family information to advocate for optimal care.
• Prioritize nursing interventions, promptly identify and report changes in patient condition, and take appropriate follow-up action.
• Involve patients in their care plans and keep patients, families, and caregivers informed.
• Evaluate interventions, modify care as needed, and accurately and promptly document interventions and changes to the plan of care.
• Follow hospital and Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted nursing standards; provide safe, quality care informed by current literature and research.
• Provide timely education to patients, families, significant others, and caregivers; document education, assess understanding, and communicate according to individual needs and learning preferences.
• Welcome and orient patients and their families or caregivers to the unit; encourage participation in care, review the care plan each shift, update whiteboards, set daily goals with patient input, explain diets, tests, procedures, and medications, and make hourly rounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% 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.
• Competitive benefits package, including healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, on-site childcare, and wage and merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree