RN Medical Surgical Fulltime Days

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN to join their team in Dallas. This role involves providing essential nursing services under supervision, ensuring high-quality patient care through thorough assessments and personalized care plans. You'll be part of a compassionate team that values innovation and teamwork, contributing to a culture of excellence. With a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, PTO, and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and 1 year of RN experience required.
• Must possess a current Texas nursing license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services under supervision, performing patient assessments and care planning.
• Document assessments and interventions accurately and timely.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of an approved nursing program

Bachelor's Degree BSN

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 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 general supervision of physician, mid-level provider and/or nursing supervisor 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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• 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 considering age-specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults, and older adults).
• Anticipates patient and/or family needs and expectations to develop an appropriate plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment and documents these interventions accurately and timely.
• Prioritizes nursing interventions based on assessment. Identifies changes in condition and reports changes, taking follow-up action as appropriate.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation, documenting changes timely and accurately.
• Adheres to hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Provides appropriate and timely education to patients, families, and caregivers, documenting all education provided.
• Welcomes and orients patients and families to the unit, encouraging participation in care and reviewing the personalized patient plan of care.
• Advocates for resources that enhance patient safety and participates in evaluating data to guide decisions regarding unit/department budget formulation.
• Performs Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers regarding performance.
• Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives.
• Shares professional and technical information with colleagues and students, offering support as needed.
• 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 Statement
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 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.