Ambulatory RN – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Clinic

Why UT Southwestern?

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 #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements and Zale Lipshy University Hospitals. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the nation’s leading programs, with more than 900 cardiac procedures and more than 500 thoracic procedures performed each year.  Our surgeons are continuously involved in clinical and basic science research and are dedicated to finding new therapies that will safely and effectively improve our patients’ quality of life.  As an RN in our busy clinic, the opportunities to learn and gain valuable skills are endless. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, know how to problem-solve and think on their feet, and is savvy with informatics/EPIC.  

Experience and Education

Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program. Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas and one (1) year of clinical nursing experience is preferred.  Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through a course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required.

We are looking for an RN with experience in the ER or ICU who has worked with cardiovascular surgery patients.

Job Duties

·       Delivers nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with stated medical plan of care utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement, and record patients’ response in the medical record.

·       Schedules patients’ appointments, tests, and procedures via on-line computer system or telephone, and reinforces physician instructions in person and through telephone contact.

·       Provides patient education and documents patient’s response in medical record.

·       Ensures appropriate patient consents and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.

·       Triages patient phone inquiries according to physician and/or departmental protocols and documents such actions in patients’ medical records.

·       Provides working supervision and delegates tasks to licensed vocational nurses, non-licensed medical staff, or office support personnel.

·       Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.

·       Participates in the recommendation of policy and/or procedural changes according to nursing expertise.

·       Prepares equipment and assists physicians during physical exams and medical procedures.

·       Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by physician.

·       Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of equipment. Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area.

·       Attends and participates in meetings related to clinical activities.

·       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 (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.

·       **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.