Vascular Surgery Ambulatory RN
About The Position
A fast-paced outpatient clinic focused on providing high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing evaluation and preparation for vascular surgery. UT Southwestern is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, we invest in employees with opportunities for career growth and development. Our benefits package includes healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage increases, and more. We offer a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Licenses as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Through course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- 1 year of clinical experience
Responsibilities
- Delivers nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with stated medical plan of care utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement, and record patients' response in the medical record.
- Schedules patients' appointments, tests, and procedures via on-line computer system or telephone, and reinforces physician instructions in person and through telephone contact.
- Provides patient education and documents patient's response in medical record.
- Ensures appropriate patient consents and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
- Triages patient phone inquiries according to physician and/or departmental protocols and documents such actions in patients' medical records.
- Provides working supervision and delegates tasks to licensed vocational nurses, non-licensed medical staff, or office support personnel.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
- Participates in the recommendation of policy and/or procedural changes according to nursing expertise.
- Prepares equipment and assists physicians during physical exams and medical procedures.
- Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by physician.
- Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of equipment.
- Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area.
- Attends and participates in meetings related to clinical activities.
- Performs 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-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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
