RN Preop Recovery 1030-2100

RN Preop Recovery 1030-2100

Registered Nurse Preop/Recovery 10:30-21:00, 4x10-hour shift during the week Day Surgery Unit Clements University Hospital

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 U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

This position works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients.

Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Required:

• Education Graduate of an approved/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). Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Experience 1 year of RN experience Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care
• Licenses and Certifications (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license, and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Preferred:

• Education Bachelor's Degree BSN
• Experience RN experience in experience in a Pre-op/Day Surgery/Phase II Recovery setting
• Licenses and Certifications Professional Certification in a Nursing Organization

Job Duties:

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments.
• 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 for the patient.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment.
• Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation.
• Adheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Provides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients, patient's families, significant others and/or caregivers.
• Welcomes and orients patient, family, significant other and/or caregiver to the unit.
• Performs Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers regarding performance.
• Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives.
• Shares professional and technical information with colleagues and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement:

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO 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.

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