RN - Cardiac Telemetry - Days

866104 - 9 Green Cardio / Tele; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs TRS

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an RN for the Cardiac Telemetry Unit on day shifts.

You will perform nursing assessments, care planning, and patient education under supervision, with rotating weekends and a focus on safety and quality care. A BSN is preferred and Texas RN license required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require more as dictated by unit/standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments.
• Develop and update care plans in collaboration with the team.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Identify changes in condition and adjust interventions as needed.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and communicate with the care team.
• Support safety and quality initiatives and adhere to policies.

Skills

RN experience

English proficiency

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree BSN

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Job Description - RN - Cardiac Telemetry - Days (986923)

Job Description

RN - Cardiac Telemetry - Days - ( 986923 )

Description

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Work Schedule

Full-Time, Day Shifts with Rotating Weekends

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 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!

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
• 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
• Education
  Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or by a licensing authority that has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1).
  Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Experience
  1 year of RN experience
  Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care
• Licenses and Certifications
  (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license, and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)..

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree BSN
• Licenses and Certifications
  Professional Certification in a Nursing Organization

JOB DUTIES

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and older adults).
• Actively anticipates patients and/or patients' family needs and expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care. Maintains and utilizes competencies per unit expectation.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion. Shares information and observations of the patient and/or patient's family in a manner that advocates for optimal patient care.
• Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Reports changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involves patient in plan of care and keeps patient, family and/or caregiver informed.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to the plan of care in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice. Incorporates ANA standards, professional practice model (Shared governance) and care delivery model (Relationship Based Care) into the provision of safe, quality patient care. Nursing care is based on current literature and research.
• Provides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients, patient's families, significant others and/or caregivers. Completes accurate and timely documentation of all education provided including discharge plan of care. Assesses competence, obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient, family, significant others and/or /caregivers. Demonstrates effective communication based on individual patient needs and learning preferences.
• Welcomes and orients patient, family, significant other and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family participation in care. Reviews personalized patient plan of care with patient/family every shift. Updates white boards accordingly and sets daily goals with patient input. Explains special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and appropriate language. Makes hourly rounds on patients and communicates when will return.
• Advocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit/hospital-based initiatives. Participates in evaluating data to guide decisions regarding unit/department budget formulation and implementation.
• Performs Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers regarding performance. Holds co-workers accountable for their behavior and compliance with policies and standards. Actively intervenes when patient safety is at risk.
• Performance Improvement: Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives (EX: patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, infection control).
• Shares professional and technical information with colleagues and students. Offers self as a resource as needed to others (Ex: preceptor, charge, mentor, unit expert, lends a hand when needed).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires use of considerable judgment in application of procedures, nursing assessment techniques, practices and policies to work problems, organization, and administration of hospital activities.
• Work requires ability to maintain current customer service, nursing, 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 complete most assignments with substantial independence.
• Work requires good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
• Work requires ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• 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 telephone contact with patients, referring physicians, and pharmaceutical representatives outside of UT Southwestern, vendors, and third party payees.
• Work requires constant walking, standing, bending, turning, and stooping. Pushing and pulling heavy objects such as patient beds. Must be able to help lift and turn patients.
• Work requires ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Work requires proficiency in the use of computer technology.
• Pass pre‑employment physical exam including colorblind testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Stooping
• Talking
• Walking

Working Conditions

• Hospital Setting
• May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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.

EEO

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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