Ambulatory RN – Primary Care: Impact & Growth

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, invites applications for a nursing position working under supervision to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with ADN, RN licensure, and BLS/CPR certification; preferred BSN and 1 year of clinical experience.

Proficiency in EMR documentation and strong patient communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: 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 licensure by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire; BASIC LIFE SUPPORT through course accredited by AHA or ARC Upon Hire
• Preferred: BSN
• Preferred: 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.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Patient care

EMR documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, invites applications for a nursing position working under supervision to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with ADN, RN licensure, and BLS/CPR certification; preferred BSN and 1 year of clinical experience.

Proficiency in EMR documentation and strong patient communication are essential.