Ambulatory Float Pool RN

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is offering a rewarding opportunity as an Ambulatory Float Pool RN in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This role involves providing compassionate care to diverse patient populations in varying clinical settings and requires strong nursing expertise and adaptability. Join our team and expand your nursing skills in a dynamic environment focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Texas required.
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim nurse staffing at multiple clinic sites.
• Deliver nursing interventions and maintain medical records.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to support staff.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Ambulatory Float Pool RN

M-F Days

ICU, ED, Infusion experience helpful but not required.

Discover a rewarding career with the UT Southwestern nursing team in our Ambulatory Clinical Float Pool Program! We are seeking flexible and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide exceptional, compassionate care to patients and families in diverse ambulatory clinic settings throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex. As a float pool RN, you will be instrumental in providing crucial staffing support, utilizing your broad clinical knowledge and adaptable skills across a variety of clinic environments. This unique role offers exposure to diverse patient populations and clinical workflows, fostering professional growth and aligning with UT Southwestern's commitment to quality in patient care, education, and research. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities to expand your nursing expertise, join our Ambulatory Float Pool RN team today!

Experience and Education

Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program. Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas and one (1) year of clinical nursing experience is preferred. Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through a course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required.

Job Duties

1. Work in multiple clinic sites providing interim nurse staffing. Able to acclimate to different clinical settings with minimal supervision.
2. Deliver nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the medical plan of care, utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement, and record patient's response in the medical record.
3. Schedule patients' appointments, tests, and procedures via online computer system or telephone, and reinforce physician instructions in person and through telephone contact.
4. Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation. Provide patient education and document patient's response in medical records.
5. Ensure appropriate patient consents and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
6. Triages patient phone inquiries according to physician and/or departmental protocols and documents actions in patients' medical records.
7. Provide supervision and delegate tasks to licensed vocational nurses, non-licensed medical staff, or office support personnel.
8. Participate in recommending policy and procedural changes according to nursing expertise.
9. Prepare equipment and assist physicians during physical exams and medical procedures.
10. Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by a physician.
11. Inspect equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of equipment. Maintain adequate stock of supplies required for the work area.
12. Perform duties that may include directly caring for patients, human-subjects research participants, maintaining or modifying patient or research records.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.