UT Southwestern Medical Center
Cardiomyopathy/Heart Failure Clinic RN
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Clinic Nurse Experience in
cardiology
or
chronic outpatient care
(e.g., pain management) preferred Overview
JOB SUMMARY 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. Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. 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 Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits! Experience and Education
Required 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). Experience : 1 year of RN experience. Licenses and Certifications : Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) – current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license upon hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire. Specialty areas may require increased experience/certification as dictated by unit or standard of care. Preferred Education : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Professional Certification in a nursing organization Job Duties
Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments with age-specific considerations (children, adolescents, adults, and elder adults). Anticipates patient and/or family needs and develops an appropriate plan of care using assessment findings; utilizes critical thinking and maintains unit competencies. Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on assessments; documents interventions; coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care; communicates observations to the health care team. Prioritizes nursing interventions, identifies condition changes promptly, and reports and follows up as appropriate; involves patient and family in care decisions. Evaluates interventions and modifies the plan of care; documents changes in a timely manner. Adheres to hospital and nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and ANA standards; practices within the Professional Practice Model and Care Delivery System. Provides education to patients and families; documents education and discharge planning; assesses understanding and learning needs. Welcomes and orients patients and families; reviews personalized care plans each shift; communicates schedules and explains procedures and medications clearly. Advocates for resources and supports patient safety and unit/hospital initiatives; participates in budget discussions as appropriate. Performs Peer Evaluation and supports accountability for policy compliance; intervenes when patient safety is at risk. Participates in Performance Improvement activities and multidisciplinary quality teams; contributes to patient safety and satisfaction goals. Shares professional information with colleagues and students; acts as a resource as needed; participates in meetings, committees, and community outreach. 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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cardiology
or
chronic outpatient care
(e.g., pain management) preferred Overview
JOB SUMMARY 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. Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. 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 Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits! Experience and Education
Required 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). Experience : 1 year of RN experience. Licenses and Certifications : Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) – current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license upon hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire. Specialty areas may require increased experience/certification as dictated by unit or standard of care. Preferred Education : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Professional Certification in a nursing organization Job Duties
Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments with age-specific considerations (children, adolescents, adults, and elder adults). Anticipates patient and/or family needs and develops an appropriate plan of care using assessment findings; utilizes critical thinking and maintains unit competencies. Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on assessments; documents interventions; coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care; communicates observations to the health care team. Prioritizes nursing interventions, identifies condition changes promptly, and reports and follows up as appropriate; involves patient and family in care decisions. Evaluates interventions and modifies the plan of care; documents changes in a timely manner. Adheres to hospital and nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and ANA standards; practices within the Professional Practice Model and Care Delivery System. Provides education to patients and families; documents education and discharge planning; assesses understanding and learning needs. Welcomes and orients patients and families; reviews personalized care plans each shift; communicates schedules and explains procedures and medications clearly. Advocates for resources and supports patient safety and unit/hospital initiatives; participates in budget discussions as appropriate. Performs Peer Evaluation and supports accountability for policy compliance; intervenes when patient safety is at risk. Participates in Performance Improvement activities and multidisciplinary quality teams; contributes to patient safety and satisfaction goals. Shares professional information with colleagues and students; acts as a resource as needed; participates in meetings, committees, and community outreach. 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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