RN Orthopedic Operating Room 10k Bonus

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse for the Orthopedic team in Dallas, with a 10k bonus. The role involves intraoperative nursing care in urology and orthopedics, requiring an NLN-approved nursing program graduate and 1 year OR RN experience.

Candidates must hold Texas licensure or NLC and BLS certification, with on-site orientation and on-call requirements. Benefits include a competitive package with health plan, PTO, TRS retirement, parental leave,

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN approved nursing program.
• 1 year experience of Operating Room RN experience.
• Current Texas license or NLC.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification (AHA/ARC).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual health status of patient on admission and throughout intraoperative care.
• Interprets health data to plan care and prioritizes intraoperative nursing interventions.
• Delivers intraoperative nursing care while adhering to hospital policies and standards.
• Provides patient education and documents teachings.
• Coordinates with the healthcare team and delegates duties within legal parameters.
• Prepares for procedures by obtaining supplies and equipment in a timely manner.

Skills

Intraoperative nursing

Patient assessment

Education

NLN approved nursing program

Job description

Job Description - RN Orthopedic Operating Room 10k Bonus (260000AS)

Job Description

RN Orthopedic Operating Room 10k Bonus - ( 260000AS )

Description

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Urology, Orthopedics

• Orientation: 06:15-14:45 Monday-Friday for up to 12 weeks
• Taking call is required.

Zale Lipshy Pavillion

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
• 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

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of NLN approved nursing program
• Experience
  1 year experience of Operating Room RN experience
• Licenses and Certifications
  (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE or Current Texas license or
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Preferred

JOB DUTIES

• Assesses and documents physiological, psychological sociocultural and spiritual health status of patient on admission utilizing age- age specific concerns for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Performs ongoing assessment of patient's physiological health status during intraoperative phase. Communicates relevant health status data to other team members and departments.
• Interprets health status data to anticipate patient's family, and physician's needs and expectations. Develops appropriate plan of care for patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing intraoperative nursing care.
• Identifies and implements appropriate intraoperative nursing interventions based on health status data. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Confers with all members of health care team in collaborative fashion, sharing information and observations of patient and/or patient's family in manner that contributes to optimal patient care.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to plan of care in accurate and timely manner. Prioritizes intraoperative nursing interventions per patient's health status data, physician, and planned procedures as applicable.
• Adheres to appropriate hospital policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice while delivering intraoperative nursing care.
• Provides appropriate and timely patient education to patient and/or patient's family. Completes accurate and timely documentation of education provided. Demonstrates effective communication with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Supervises, directs, and coordinates patient care assignments of other members of healthcare team. Delegates duties within legal parameters.
• Prepares for procedures as appropriate by obtaining supplies and equipment in timely manner.
• Serves as technical subject matter person, resource person, and/or preceptor to nursing staff. Completes written clinical performance evaluation form in timely manner.
• Handles and operates instruments, supplies, and equipment and performs safe nursing care in manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care.
• Solves minor problem issues of counts and errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and environment prior to management intervention. Provides and supports efforts to develop and maintain team environment.
• 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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, 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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