RN - Pain Management Clinic

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The RN 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 delivers nursing interventions in accordance with the medical plan of care, educates patients, coordinates appointments and procedures, triages patient inquiries, prepares and administers medications, and supports physicians during examinations and medical procedures. The RN may provide working supervision and delegate tasks to licensed vocational nurses, non-licensed medical staff, or office support personnel.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program recognized by a governmental authority, nursing board, or licensing authority with jurisdiction over nursing-program approval/accreditation.
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), upon hire.
• Specialty areas may require additional experience or certifications as dictated by the unit or standard of care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Professional certification in a nursing organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing interventions consistent with the stated medical plan of care; assess patients, implement care, and document their responses in the medical record.
• Schedule patient appointments, tests, and procedures using an online computer system or telephone, and reinforce physician instructions in person and by telephone.
• Provide patient education and document patient responses in the medical record.
• Ensure appropriate patient consents and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
• Triage patient phone inquiries according to physician and/or departmental protocols and document actions in patient medical records.
• Provide working supervision and delegate tasks to licensed vocational nurses, non-licensed medical staff, or office support personnel.
• Use electronic medical record documentation proficiently.
• Participate in recommendations for policy and/or procedural changes based on nursing expertise.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during physical examinations and medical procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by a physician.
• Inspect equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper equipment functioning.
• Maintain adequate supplies for the work area.
• Attend and participate in meetings related to clinical activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off, available day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• On-site childcare.
• Paid holidays.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Wage and merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level