UBE – Operating Room (OR)
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: On-site
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 920204
Category: Nursing
22922021
Responsibilities
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 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!
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!
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 UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing
- Experience
2 years recent years work in a clinical specialty
- Licenses and Certifications
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire and
(RN) REGISTERED NURSE Licensure by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas Upon Hire
JOB DUTIES
- Provides orientation, ongoing education and skills training for staff, including new hires and agency staff.
- Provides real-time input and just-in-time training on new and current staff’s clinical practice.
- Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing processes and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations.
- Facilitates preceptor training, resident assignment, and preceptor competencies for specific unit.
- Assists unit leadership in initial and annual competencies for new and current clinical staff.
- Performs annual unit-specific needs assessment and ongoing educational gap analysis.
- Serves as a facilitator to nurse and patient care technician residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
- Works collaboratively with clinical leaders to properly identify and prioritize goals and objectives to meet the needs of the department and/or organization.
- Provide educational programs on a formal and informal basis.
- Perform one staffing shift on your assigned unit, Biweekly.
- 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.
Benefits
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 UTSW employee benefits!
Nursing at UTSW
A Vision of Nursing Excellence
Explore the full range of clinical opportunities we offer to new and experienced nursing professionals.
At UT Southwestern, our 3,000+ nurses are known by their credo, “Excellence is our starting point … not our finish line.” Each day, our nurses deliver the outstanding patient care for which UTSW is known, while also contributing to innovative programs and important research that will benefit patients and create new opportunities for current and future nurses.
As a Magnet-designated institution, our nurses are at the forefront of their profession, dispensing care that is guided by four core values:
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Compassion
Our nurses are committed to being national leaders among academic health centers and to continuous learning. It’s a journey of excellence at every step along the way.
Progressive, Inclusive Culture
Our nursing culture encompasses a progressive approach to shared governance that helps set the highest standards of nursing care. Here, at your pace, you can tap into our extensive educational and clinical resources as you develop and contribute to innovative programs in clinical practice, research, and education.
Everything starts with a focus on our patients and their families, providing them with personalized care, clinical excellence, and the utmost compassion.
This philosophy mirrors our collaborative team approach that’s fueled by trust, mutual respect, and a commitment to open communication among our physicians and nursing colleagues. We look for ways to leverage your strengths to create higher collective performance and achievements. These ideas help fuel the exceptional professional experience we offer to every member of our nursing team, which includes:
- A dynamic organizational culture driven by innovation and great care
- Exceptional benefits – including a generous pension program
- Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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Employee Testimonials
Heather DeGraffenreid
Heather DeGraffenreid
Assistant Nurse Manager
Assistant Nurse Manager
One of the reasons I stay at UT Southwestern is the teamwork and collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams. Each colleague has a voice and is heard out by all members of the team.
Minnie Armstrong, MSN, RN
Minnie Armstrong, MSN, RN
Assistant Nurse Manager
Assistant Nurse Manager
I truly love that UT Southwestern is a place where the nurse’s voice is heard. The people also make it a great place to work.
Shari Ann Dino-Vu
Shari Ann Dino-Vu
Director of Nursing: Surgical Specialties
Director of Nursing: Surgical Specialties
I love the people! From upper leadership to EVS staff, everyone will help with anything you need. I love that we are a major teaching hospital. We are always at the forefront of innovation and research.
