RN 7 Orange Acute Med/Surg Fulltime Night - Dallas, TX - Acute Care
Company: William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
RN 7 Orange Acute Med/Surg Fulltime Night - Dallas, TXRegistered
Nurse (RN), Acute Medical/Surgical - $10,000 Bonus
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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 we invite you to continue your
nursing career with us at our Magnet-Designated hospital, William
P. Clements Jr. University Hospital (CUH). UT Southwestern is
honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to
approximately 800 veterans.-- We value your integrity, dedication,
and the commitment you've made to our country.-- We're proud to
support your next mission. You'll discover a culture of teamwork,
professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and
advancement into leadership roles.-----
Job Summary
Join UT Southwestern as a Registered Nurse (RN) for our
Medical/Surgical care unit and help with our commitment to enhance
patient care and comfort. UT Southwestern focuses on a
Relationship-Based Care nursing method that allows for a stronger
connection between patients and our caregivers. This allows for a
more individualized and appropriate type of care. As a valued
Medical/Surgical RN at UT Southwestern you will have the
opportunity to work with patients in post-surgical (Cardiac,
Orthopedic, GI, etc.), neurology, oncology, and general medical. At
UT Southwestern, the possibilities to explore your interests and
advance your nursing career are limitless. We would love the
opportunity to have you join the UT Southwestern nursing health
care team!--
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Experience and Education
Graduate of an 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)--
One (1) year of RN experience.--
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Required Licenses or Certifications--
Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license--
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification--
BSN preferred--
Specialty areas may have increased experience/certification
requirements--
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Job Duties
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Actively anticipate patient's and/or patient's family needs and
expectations and utilize these in conjunction with their assessment
to develop an appropriate plan of care. Utilize critical thinking
skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care. Maintain and
utilize competencies per unit expectation.--
Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions based on
the completed assessment. Complete accurate and timely
documentation of interventions. Active coordinator of the
interdisciplinary plan of care. Confer with all members of the
health care team in a collaborative fashion. Share information and
observations of patient and/or patient's family in a manner that
advocates for optimal patient care.--
Appropriately prioritize nursing interventions based upon completed
assessment. Promptly identify changes in condition as evidenced by
nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Report changes and take
follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involve patient in plan
of care and keep patient, family and/or care-giver informed.--
Evaluate implemented interventions and modify care according to the
evaluation. Document interventions and modifications to the plan of
care.--
Adhere to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing
policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted
standards of nursing practice. Incorporate 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.----
Provide appropriate and timely answers and/or education to
patients, patient's families, significant others and/or caregivers.
Complete accurate and timely documentation of all education
provided including discharge plan of care. Assess competence,
obtain feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient, family,
significant other and/or /caregivers. Demonstrate effective
communication based on individual patient needs and learning
preferences.--
Welcome and orient patient, family, significant other and/or
caregiver to the unit. Encourage patient/family participation in
care. Review personalized patient plan of care with patient/family
every shift. Update white boards accordingly and set daily goals
with patient input. Explain special diets, tests, procedures and
medications in easily understood and appropriate language. Make
hourly rounds on patients and communicate 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 budge 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 with patient safety is at risk.--
Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives (EX:
patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, infection
control, etc.)--
Share professional and technical information with colleagues and
students. Offer self as a resource as needed to others (EX:
preceptor, charge, mentor, unit expert, lends a hand when needed,
etc.)--
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Schedule Details--
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Medical/Surgical RN's at UT Southwestern are scheduled 12-hour day
shifts (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) or 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM to
7:00 AM) and every other weekend at Clements University Hospital on
UTSW's Dallas campus. On-call availability and some weekends are a
requirement.--
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Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this
position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to
be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain
medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not
meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not
apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other
non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they
qualify.
For COVID-19 vaccine information,--applicants should visit
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit--
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education
Code --51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal
history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and
working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members
of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT
Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship
status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit:
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