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When an emergency arises, UT Southwestern Medical Center is ready to help. We provide full-service emergency care at , located at the corner of Harry Hines Boulevard and Inwood Road.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our emergency department is staffed by board-certified physicians highly skilled in treating all medical emergencies and equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and treatment facilities.
Our FAST TRACK system expedites care for patients with minor emergencies and illnesses. FAST TRACK operates 9 a.m. 1 a.m.
daily and is staffed by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses.
Patients experiencing heart attacks are taken immediately to our cardiac catheterization lab, where our physicians can open the blocked artery and restore blood flow to the heart, minimizing the damage from the attack.
We’re one of five hospital emergency departments in the community recognized by Dallas
When an emergency arises, UT Southwestern Medical Center is ready to help. We provide full-service emergency care at , located at the corner of Harry Hines Boulevard and Inwood Road.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our emergency department is staffed by board-certified physicians highly skilled in treating all medical emergencies and equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and treatment facilities.
Our FAST TRACK system expedites care for patients with minor emergencies and illnesses. FAST TRACK operates 9 a.m. 1 a.m.
daily and is staffed by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses.
Patients experiencing heart attacks are taken immediately to our cardiac catheterization lab, where our physicians can open the blocked artery and restore blood flow to the heart, minimizing the damage from the attack.
We’re one of five hospital emergency departments in the community recognized by Dallas Fire-Rescue’s Emergency Medical System (EMS) for the management of stroke patients.
Also, we’re affiliated with , so pediatric patients needing hospital admission can be quickly stabilized and transferred for specialized pediatric care.
Requirements
Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license
One (1) year of RN experience
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification course and ACLS accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
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.
Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.
BSN preferred
Professional certification in a nursing organization is preferred
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, and 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.
Security
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.
In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of : race;
color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status;
and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Health Benefits
PPO and ACO Options
100% Coverage for Preventative Health No Co-Pay
Tobacco-Free Incentives
Generous Prescription Drug Plan
3 Options for Dental Coverage
2 Options for Vision Coverage
Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
Eligibility varies by employment status)
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary
Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary
Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting
Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary
Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary
Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
8 Hours / Month Accrued Vacation
8 Hours / Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
On-Site Day Care
Employee Discount Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Short-Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Group Life Coverage
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Nursing at UTSW
A Vision of Nursing Excellence
Explore the full range of clinical opportunities we offer to new and experienced nursing professionals.
At UT Southwestern, our 3,000+ nurses are known by their credo, Excellence is our starting point not our finish line. Each day, our nurses deliver the outstanding patient care for which UTSW is known, while also contributing to innovative programs and important research that will benefit patients and create new opportunities for current and future nurses.
As a Magnet-designated institution, our nurses are at the forefront of their profession, dispensing care that is guided by four core values :
Compassion
Our nurses are committed to being national leaders among academic health centers and to continuous learning. It’s a journey of excellence at every step along the way.
Progressive, Inclusive Culture
Our nursing culture encompasses a progressive approach to shared governance that helps set the highest standards of nursing care.
Here, at your pace, you can tap into our extensive educational and clinical resources as you develop and contribute to innovative programs in clinical practice, research, and education.
Everything starts with a focus on our patients and their families, providing them with personalized care, clinical excellence, and the utmost compassion.
This philosophy mirrors our collaborative team approach that’s fueled by trust, mutual respect, and a commitment to open communication among our physicians and nursing colleagues.
We look for ways to leverage your strengths to create higher collective performance and achievements. These ideas help fuel the exceptional professional experience we offer to every member of our nursing team, which includes :
A dynamic organizational culture driven by innovation and great care
A dynamic organizational culture driven by innovation and great care
Exceptional benefits including a generous pension program
Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
