RN ICU- FT Nights- 5K Bonus

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Generous PTO

Med Coverage

Wellness Programs

World-Class Team

Career Growth

Total Rewards

Academic Excellence

Retirement Benefits

Referral Bonus

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced RN for the ICU, full-time nights. This role delivers high-quality critical care to diverse patient populations and participates in a collaborative care model.

Highlights include a $5,000 sign-on bonus, employer-paid medical coverage, generous PTO, and opportunities for professional growth within a world-class academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
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Responsibilities

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments consider age-specific criteria.
• Identifies and implements nursing interventions based on assessments and plans of care.
• Prioritizes nursing interventions and communicates changes in condition to the health care team.
• Documents interventions promptly and maintains accurate records per policies.
• Provides education to patients and families and supports discharge planning.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate Degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description - RN ICU- FT Nights- 5K Bonus (260000HL)

Job Description

RN ICU- FT Nights- 5K Bonus - ( 260000HL )

Description

Benefits Overview

• $5000 Sign on Bonus
• Excellent Benefits
• Generous PTO
• Free/Paid Employee Medical Coverage
• Wellness Programs & Resources
• World-Class Team
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Total Rewards
• Academic Excellence
• Strong Retirement Benefits
• Referral Bonus

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 deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in the Multi-Specialty ICU. The unit cares for a diverse population of Medical ICU and Cardiac ICU patients, including those with complex medical conditions, STEMI, post-cardiac catheterization procedures, heart and lung transplant evaluations, and advanced heart failure. As a member of the UT Southwestern Multi-Specialty ICU team, you will gain experience with advanced cardiac assistive devices and specialized procedures while working alongside a highly collaborative and supportive team. UT Southwestern offers exceptional benefits, including employer-paid medical insurance for full-time employees, professional growth opportunities, and participation in a variety of unit and hospital-wide committees.

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

• Experience
  One (1) year of experience working as a registered nurse (RN) in a critical care or intensive care unit (ICU)

License and Certifications

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing or with a multistate license from Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
BLS/ACLS accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Experience
  Three (3) or more year of experience working as a registered nurse (RN) in a high acuity critical care or intensive care unit (ICU)
• License and Certifications
  Licensed RN with CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) Certification (In addition to required certifications)

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 patient's 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 care-giver 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, into the provision of safe, quality patient care, utilizing current literature, and research. Practices in accordance with our Professional Practice Model "Relationship Based Care" and delivers care using our Care Delivery System "PACE" - Patient Focused, Accountable, Coordinated and Continuous and Evidence Based.
• 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 they will return.
• 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.

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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