RN Imaging Fulltime Richardson

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Imaging 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 physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments; develops and coordinates patient-centered care plans; implements and evaluates nursing interventions; and documents assessments, care, education, and changes to the plan of care accurately and promptly. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team, advocates for patient safety and quality care, and educates patients, families, significant others, and caregivers. The position follows hospital and nursing policies, clinical pathways, professional nursing standards, and UT Southwestern’s Relationship Based Care and PACE care-delivery principles. Work is performed in clinical and hospital settings and may involve exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program.
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.
Excellent IV skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Flexibility and adaptability in a high-volume facility.
Ability to anticipate patient and family needs, maintain unit competencies, use critical thinking to plan and prioritize nursing care, and devise alternatives to workflow constraints.
Ability to interact with stakeholders according to PACT standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year of experience in an acute care setting.
Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license.
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.
Identify and implement nursing interventions, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and communicate observations to the health care team.
Recognize and report changes in patient condition and take appropriate follow-up action.
Involve patients in their care, keep patients and families informed, and evaluate interventions and modify care as needed.
Adhere to hospital and nursing policies, clinical pathways, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
Educate patients, families, significant others, and caregivers; assess their understanding and document education provided.
Orient patients and families to the unit, encourage participation in care, review care plans, update whiteboards, set daily goals, and make hourly rounds.
Advocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and participate in unit and hospital initiatives.
Participate in performance improvement and multidisciplinary quality and practice improvement activities.
Provide constructive peer feedback, uphold policies and standards, and intervene when patient safety is at risk.
Share professional and technical information with colleagues and students; serve as a resource, participate in meetings and committees, and represent the department and hospital in community outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, including day-one coverage at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive health care 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.
Merit increases.