RN PreSurgery Testing

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care in Pre-Admission Testing and Pre-Surgery Testing, under supervision. The role supports patient readiness and safety in perioperative care, with emphasis on assessments and care coordination.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of RN experience, read/write English fluently, and hold an active Texas license with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 1 year of RN experience
• Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care

Responsibilities

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments for patients of all ages.
• Anticipates patient and family needs to develop an appropriate plan of care with the team.
• Identifies and implements nursing interventions based on assessment and documents timely.
• Prioritizes interventions and communicates changes in condition to the care team and patient.
• Documents all interventions, evaluations, and discharge planning accurately and timely.
• Adheres to hospital policies, nursing standards, and evidence-based practice.
• Provides education to patients and families and evaluates understanding.
• Welcomes and orients patients and families.

Education

Nursing program graduate

Bachelor's Degree BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse

Pre-Admission Testing PAT

Pre-Surgery Testing PST

Available shifts:

• 07:30am-6:00pm, rotating day off.
• 11:00am-7:30pm, Monday-Friday

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

Experience

Previous RN experience in Pre-Surgery Testing, Pre-Admissions Testing, or Med/Surg unit.

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 /caregivers. Demonstrates effective communication based on individual patient needs and learning preferences.
• Welcomes and orients patie