RN, Med Surg Acute Surgical, Nights, 5k Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring a registered nurse for specialized acute surgical medical-surgical units. The role provides opportunities to develop clinical expertise while caring for patients with complex surgical needs, including patients in urology, plastics, ENT, bariatrics, abdominal transplant, vascular, endocrine, thoracic, colorectal, and gastrointestinal specialties. The nurse supports patients throughout their surgical journey, including complex care management, recognition of changes in condition, recovery, education, and preparation for next steps. This is a night-shift opportunity with a schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Eligible night-shift RNs receive a night-shift differential and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The RN works with a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team and applies assessment, critical-thinking, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills. The position includes patient and family education, care coordination, documentation, patient advocacy, quality and safety initiatives, and support for colleagues and students. UT Southwestern describes opportunities for professional development, continuing education, specialty knowledge, and growth into roles such as preceptor, mentor, charge nurse, or unit resource.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program as defined by the applicable nursing authority.
Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
At least 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience as dictated by the unit or standard of care.
Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license (NLC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from 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 an appropriate plan of care.
Maintain and use competencies in accordance with unit expectations.
Implement nursing interventions based on assessments and document interventions accurately and promptly.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with healthcare team members, sharing patient observations and advocating for optimal care.
Identify changes in patient condition, report them, and take appropriate follow-up action.
Involve patients in their plans of care and keep patients, families, and caregivers informed.
Evaluate interventions, modify care as needed, and document changes to the plan of care.
Follow hospital and nursing department policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted standards of nursing practice, including ANA standards and the professional practice and care delivery models.
Provide timely education to patients, families, significant others, and caregivers; assess understanding and document education, including discharge planning.
Orient patients and families to the unit, encourage participation in care, review care plans each shift, update whiteboards, establish daily goals, explain care and procedures, and make hourly rounds.
Advocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives.
Participate in evaluating data used to guide unit or department budget formulation and implementation.
Provide constructive peer evaluations, hold coworkers accountable to policies and standards, and intervene when patient safety is at risk.
Contribute to patient-care 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 a preceptor, charge nurse, or mentor.
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.
Night-shift differential for eligible night-shift RNs.
$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible night-shift RNs.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.