RN Special Procedures 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

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 role performs and documents age-appropriate physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments; develops and coordinates plans of care; implements and evaluates nursing interventions; and communicates changes in patient condition to the healthcare team. The nurse also educates patients and caregivers, supports patient safety and quality initiatives, and contributes to unit and professional activities. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. UT Southwestern describes a culture of teamwork, professionalism, compassion, innovation, and career growth. The position is security-sensitive and subject to criminal history record information checks under Texas Education Code 51.215.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program, as defined by the applicable Texas Board of Nursing requirements.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year of experience in an acute care setting.
Current Texas or Nursing Licensure Compact state nursing license.
Professional certification in a nursing organization.

Responsibilities

Perform and accurately document physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, considering age-specific criteria for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop and prioritize an appropriate plan of care.
Maintain and use competencies according to unit expectations.
Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions and document them accurately and promptly.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with the healthcare team, sharing observations and advocating for optimal patient care.
Prioritize interventions, promptly identify changes in patient condition, report changes, and take appropriate follow-up action.
Involve patients in their care plans and keep patients, families, and caregivers informed.
Evaluate interventions and modify the plan of care as needed, documenting changes accurately and promptly.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted standards of nursing practice, including ANA standards and the UT Southwestern care models.
Provide timely patient and caregiver education, assess understanding, and document education, including discharge planning.
Orient patients and caregivers to the unit; encourage participation in care; review the plan of care each shift; update whiteboards; set daily goals; explain diets, tests, procedures, and medications; and make hourly rounds.
Advocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives; participate in evaluating data used for unit or department budget decisions.
Provide constructive peer evaluations, promote accountability, and intervene when patient safety is at risk.
Participate in patient-care quality and safety initiatives and multidisciplinary quality and practice improvement teams.
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, 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.
Wage and merit increases.