RN - Tele/Pulmonary - Days

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Telemetry/Pulmonary on a 7a-7p shift in Dallas, TX. The nurse will provide direct patient care under supervision of physicians and nursing leadership, supporting care and treatment across a variety of pulmonary conditions.

The role requires a valid Texas RN license, English proficiency, and a minimum of 1 year of RN experience; BSN preferred. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with English proficiency.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require more.

Responsabilités

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and document findings.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure timely patient care.
• Educate patients and families and document discharge plans.
• Adhere to hospital policies and nursing standards.

Connaissances

Nursing assessments

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication

Formation

Texas RN License

BSN preferred

Description du poste

RN - Tele/PulmonaryDays - 7a-7p

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 the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership 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 /caregivers. Demonstrates effective communication based on individual patient needs and learning preferences.
• Welcomes and orients patient, family, significant other and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family participation in care. Reviews personalized patient plan of care with patient/family every shift. Updates white boards accordingly and sets