Registered Nurse -Step Down - Acute Stroke Unit - 5k Bonus
Company: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionRN - Acute Stroke Unit & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
*8 Orange - Tower expansion new positionsNeuro Progressive Care
Unit Ratios 3:1 or 2:1 depending on acuity Nurse will be crossed
trained to care for both patient populations Experience and
Education One (1) year of RN experience Graduate of an
approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental
authority, nursing board, or a licensing authority which has
jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas
BON 217.1). Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license BSN preferred
Professional certification in a nursing organization is preferred.
Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS
certification course accredited by American Heart Association (AHA)
NIHSS Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as
dictated by unit or standard of care. Job Duties Performs and
accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional
assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific
criteria (children, adolescents, adults and elder adults). Actively
anticipates patient's and/or patient's 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 &
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, family and/or care-giver
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, into the
provision of safe, quality patient care, utilizing current
literature, and research. Practices in accordance with our
Professional Practice Model - "Relationship Based Care" & delivers
care using our Care Delivery System "PACE" - Patient Focused,
Accountable, Coordinated and Continuous and Evidence Based.
Provides appropriate & 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. Asseses 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 daily goals with patient input. Explains special diets,
tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and
appropriate language. Makes hourly rounds on patients and
communicates when they will return. Advocate for resources and
support that enhance patient safety and unit/hospital based
initiatives. Participates in evaluating data to guide decisions
regarding unit / department budget formulation and implementation.
Performs Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers
regarding performance. Holds co-workers accountable for their
behavior and compliance with policies and standards. Actively
intervenes when patient safety is at risk. Performance Improvement:
Accountable for patient care and quality/ safety initiatives (EX:
patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, infection
control). Supports efforts to develop and maintain team
environment. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and practice
improvement teams. Shares professional and technical information
with colleagues & students. Offers self as a resource as needed to
others (Ex: preceptor, charge, mentor, unit expert, lends a hand
when needed). Participates in meetings & on committees & represents
the dept. & hospital in community outreach. **Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned. UT Southwestern Medical Center
is committed to an educational and working environment that
provides equal opportunity to all members of the University
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