Registered Nurse (RN) - 12 Blue Med/Surg ACE - Full Time Night Shift - $5,000 Sign - On Bonus!
Company: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Description12 Blue Med/Surg ACE department specializes in
acute care in the elderly. Hospitalist patients with complex
medical needs. We deliver care using a patient-centered approach
with compassion and innovative expertise. We appreciate that
communication is a key factor and partner with our patients and
family with decision-making Our unit houses the ACE (Acute Care for
the Elderly) unit and is the only ACE unit in the DFW area. We are
looking for healthcare professionals who have a passion for
geriatrics. Our vision is to treat older adults with what matters
to them and their family. Our staff are inter-professional and work
alongside physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy,
dietitians, social workers and physicians as a coordinated team.
Come join our team! Experience and Education * 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. * One (1) year of RN experience. Specialty areas may have
increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard
of care. * Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license, BSN
preferred * Professional certification in a nursing organization is
preferred. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course
accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) 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 i
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