ICU RN

Job Summary The patients cared for in the Multi-Specialty ICU are a variety of Medical ICU patients and Cardiac ICU patients. Some common diagnoses cared for in this department are medical diagnoses, STEMI, post cath lab procedures, heart/lung transplant workups, and advanced heart failure. As an employee of UT Southwestern’s Multi‑Specialty ICU team, you will experience advanced cardiac assistive devices, unique procedures, supportive leadership, and great benefits including paid medical insurance for full‑time employees and varied committee opportunities. Benefits Paid (zero premium) medical coverage for employees starting first day. State of Texas defined‑benefit pension plan. Minimum Qualifications BLS/ACLS (AHA) and NIHSS required. CCRN and BSN preferred. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. One (1) year of experience working as a registered nurse (RN) in a critical care or intensive care unit (ICU) is a minimum requirement; two (2) years or more preferred. Currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing or with a multistate license from the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Must be able to work some weekends. Essential Functions Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments consider 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. Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment, completing accurate and timely documentation of these interventions; acts as coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care, collaborating with all members of the health‑care team. Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based on the completed assessment, promptly identifying changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x‑rays, etc., and reporting changes and taking follow‑up action. Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation, documenting interventions and modifications 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” and delivers care using our Care Delivery System “PACE” – Patient Focused, Accountable, Coordinated and Continuous and Evidence‑Based. Provides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients, patients’ families, significant others and/or caregivers, completing accurate and timely documentation of all education provided, including discharge plan of care. Assesses competence, obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patients, families, significant others and/or caregivers. Welcomes and orients patients, families, significant others and/or caregivers to the unit, encouraging patient/family participation in care. Reviews personalized patient plan of care each shift, updates white boards accordingly and sets daily goals with patient input. Explains special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood language. Makes hourly rounds on patients and communicates when they will return. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) directly interacting with or caring for human‑subject research participants; c) regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records; or d) regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human‑subject research records. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities P‑Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems. A‑Ability, Attitude, and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves professionally and positively, reflecting a professional environment and assuming obligations reliably. C‑Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand contribution to department goals. T‑Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department’s success by supporting co‑workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other. Working Conditions The work is primarily performed in a hospital unit/environment and may expose the incumbent to body fluids and infectious diseases. The incident requires a pre‑employment physical exam including color‑blind testing. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr