RN - Cardiology Clinic at Frisco

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Frisco, TX is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care under supervision of physicians and nursing leadership. You will deliver interventions, educate patients, and document responses in the medical record.

The role requires an ADN with RN licensure and BLS, with a BSN preferred for advancement. Experience in clinical settings is expected, with duties including triage, care coordination, and supervision of support staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with an ADN.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing on hire.
• BLS certification required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing interventions per the medical plan of care.
• Schedule tests and procedures in the system and reinforce physician instructions.
• Provide patient education and document responses in the medical record.
• Obtain required consents for research or treatment.
• Triage patient calls and document actions in records.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to LVNs and staff as needed.
• Maintain proficiency in electronic medical records documentation.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures, prepare equipment.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Ensure patient safety and equipment functionality.
• Maintain stock of supplies and attend relevant meetings.
• Perform core functions related to direct patient care and research records.

Skills

RN independence

EMR proficiency

BLS certification

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job 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 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

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 yearof 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 inform