RN II - Zale 3 Medical ICU (Days) 7a

Job Summary Our Zale Building ICU RN’s work collaboratively with leadership to prioritize changes that will meaningfully improve patient safety and interdisciplinary clinical communication both during hospitalization and at transitions of care. You will also develop team/program goals and objectives for high impact EMR transformation in key areas. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. UTSW is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes: Paid (zero premium) medical coverage for employees starting first day State of Texas defined-benefit pension plan Generous Paid Time Off (vacation & sick leave plus paid holidays) Qualifications Education and Experience Required Education : Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program Experience : 1 year of RN experience Licenses and Certifications : (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Upon Hire, (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, (NIHSS) Natl Inst Health Stroke Scale, (CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER, (TNCC) TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURS, (PALS) PEDS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, and (NRP) NEONATAL RESUSCITATION Preferred Education : Bachelor's Degree BSN Experience : 3 years or greater of critical care experience Essential Functions Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age-specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults, and older adults). Actively anticipates patients 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. Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. 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. Provides appropriate and 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. Welcomes and orients patient, family, significant other, and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family participation in care. 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-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting patient records; or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. Other Duties : Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities The following is the acronym, 'PACT', and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center: P-Problem Solving : Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers or managers. A-Ability, Attitude, and Accountability : Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner. 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. T-Teamwork : Employees work to contribute to the department’s success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other. Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in a hospital unit/environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases. Pass pre-employment physical exam including colorblind testing. 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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