Ambulatory RN

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Paid Time Off

Merit increases

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Ambulatory RN to deliver nursing care under supervision in clinic settings. You will assess and treat patients, document responses, and reinforce physician orders in the EMR.

The role requires an ADN (with RN licensure in Texas) and BLS, with preferred candidates holding a BSN and 1 year of clinical experience. On-site duties include collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program with an ADN
• Experience: specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care
• Licenses and Certifications: RN license by the Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA or ARC Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated medical plan of care
• Schedules patients' appointments, tests, and procedures via online system or telephone and reinforces physician instructions
• Provides patient education and documents patient responses in the medical record
• Ensures patient consents and authorizations are obtained for research or medical treatment
• Triages patient phone inquiries per protocol and documents actions in the medical records
• Supervises and delegates tasks to licensed vocational nurses and support staff
• Proficient in electronic medical record documentation
• Participates in policy/procedural changes based on nursing expertise
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during exams and procedures
• Administers medications as prescribed
• Maintains stock of supplies and attends clinical meetings
• Duties may include direct patient care, human-subjects research records, and patient records handling
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - Ambulatory RN (968676)

Job Description

Ambulatory RN - ( 968676 )

Description

Description WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  

• Experience
  Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care.
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Licensure 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
  

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  

• Experience
  1 year of clinical experience
  

JOB DUTIES

• 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.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients;
  (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants;
  (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or
  (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

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.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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