RN Medical Surgical Fulltime Days

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Résumé du poste

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Nurse to provide nursing services under supervision for patient care across age groups. The role emphasizes assessments, planning, and coordination of care with the care team.

The position requires an RN license in Texas, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and BLS; one year of RN experience is preferred, with BSN as a plus. Comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program; read, write and communicate in English.
• 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require more.
• Current Texas (or BNE Compact) RN license and BLS certification.

Responsabilités

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments across age groups.
• Develop and adjust care plans in collaboration with the health team.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and communicate with patients and families.
• Maintain adherence to hospital policies and nursing standards.

Connaissances

RN license

English communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Care planning

Formation

Texas RN license

BSN preferred

Description du poste

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

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. 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