RN ENDOSCOPY

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

20h

About The Position

This position works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide nursing services in the care and treatment of patients. The RN assesses patients’ health status, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates and documents care during the intraoperative phase. The role includes patient and family education, collaboration with the healthcare team, and supervision and delegation of care assignments within legal parameters. The nurse prepares for procedures, operates instruments and equipment, and serves as a resource or preceptor to nursing staff. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and taking call is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program.
At least one year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience.
Current Texas nursing license or a nursing license from a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year of Registered Nurse experience in a GI Lab or Endoscopy setting.

Responsibilities

Assess and document patients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual health status on admission, considering age-specific needs, and perform ongoing physiological assessments during the intraoperative phase.
Communicate relevant patient health-status information to team members and departments.
Interpret assessment data to anticipate patient, family, and physician needs; develop plans of care; and use critical thinking to plan and prioritize intraoperative nursing care.
Identify and implement appropriate intraoperative nursing interventions and document them accurately and promptly.
Collaborate with the healthcare team by sharing information and observations about patients and families to support optimal care.
Evaluate interventions and modify care and the plan of care as needed, documenting changes accurately and promptly.
Prioritize intraoperative interventions based on patient status, physician input, and planned procedures.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, and nursing practice standards when delivering intraoperative care.
Provide timely patient and family education, document education provided, and communicate effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Supervise, direct, and coordinate patient-care assignments for other healthcare team members; delegate within legal parameters.
Prepare for procedures by obtaining supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert, resource, and/or preceptor to nursing staff, and complete written clinical performance evaluations on time.
Handle and operate instruments, supplies, and equipment and provide safe, cost-effective nursing care without compromising quality.
Resolve minor issues involving counts and errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and the environment before management intervention; support a collaborative team environment.
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.
Merit increases.