RN Preop & Recovery Nurse | Day Surgery Unit

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Day Surgery Unit in Dallas seeks a Registered Nurse in Preop/Recovery to provide comprehensive nursing care during the perioperative period.

The role works under supervision to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, coordinating with physicians and the surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Candidates should have RN license in Texas, BLS, and a BSN preferred; 1 year of RN experience in perioperative settings is typical.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program; English literacy required.
• 1 year RN experience; specialty areas may vary by unit.
• TX NLC compact license and BLS certification required.
• BSN preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments.
• Develops a care plan with the interdisciplinary team.
• Prioritizes nursing interventions and communicates changes.
• Evaluates interventions and adjusts the plan as needed.
• Provides patient and family education and discharge planning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

TX RN license (NLC)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Day Surgery Unit in Dallas seeks a Registered Nurse in Preop/Recovery to provide comprehensive nursing care during the perioperative period.

The role works under supervision to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, coordinating with physicians and the surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Candidates should have RN license in Texas, BLS, and a BSN preferred; 1 year of RN experience in perioperative settings is typical.