Ambulatory RN - Neurology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Job summary
UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide bedside nursing care under physician, APP, and nursing leadership. You’ll deliver nursing interventions, coordinate tests and procedures, and document patient responses in the EMR, while supporting safety and team collaboration.
The role requires an ADN with RN licensure in Texas and a preferred BSN with 1 year of clinical experience.
Qualifications
- RN Licensure in the state of Texas.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Effective communication with patients and care teams.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing interventions aligned with the medical plan of care.
- Schedule and coordinate tests, procedures, and patient education.
- Document patient responses in the electronic medical record.
- Assist physicians during exams and procedures as needed.
- Support patient safety and maintain stock of supplies.
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Education
Job description
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 No. 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!
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.
- 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!
- Education
- Experience
- Licenses and Certifications
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Through course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
- Education
- Experience
- 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:
- Directly interacting with or caring for patients;
- Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants;
- Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or
- Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Work requires ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.
- Work requires ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Work requires ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Work requires ability to provide suggestions for change and assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Work requires ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
- Work requires ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Work requires frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other medical and/or non-medical office support personnel to coordinate necessary information to provide optimal level of patient care.
- Work requires good verbal and written communication skills.
- Work requires input and assistance with budgetary monitoring and management.
- Work requires knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the needs of the clinical specialty.
- Work requires proficiency in the use of computer technology.
- Work requires telephone contact with patients, referring physicians, and pharmaceutical representatives outside of UT Southwestern, vendors, and third party payees.
- Work requires use of considerable judgment in application of procedures, nursing assessment techniques, practices and policies to work problems, organization, and administration of clinical activities.
- Bending/Leaning Over
- Handling
- Lifting
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Standing
- Talking
- Clinical Setting
- Hazards
Salary Is Commensurate With Education, Skills, And Relevant Experience.
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.
Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
417003 - NE-Clinic Neurology1
Full-time
Day Job
Standard
Individual Contributor
Oct 20, 2026, 9:22:11 PM
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