Registered Nurse - PACU PRN - Zale Lipshy Pavilion

Registered Nurse – PACU

Shift: PRN/Per Diem — Must work at least 2 shifts a month.

Location:

Zale Lipshy Pavilion

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

• 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 Texas Teacher Retirement System (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
• Experience
  2 years Phase I PACU, ICU, or ED experience
• Licenses & Certifications
  Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Nursing Licensure Compact‑BNE (NLC) current Texas license

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree (BSN)

• Perform and accurately document physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments for patients of all ages.
• Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessments to develop an appropriate plan of care, employing critical thinking skills.
• Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions, document them accurately, and coordinate care within the interdisciplinary team.
• Prioritize interventions, promptly identify changes in condition, and report or take follow‑up actions as needed.
• Evaluate implemented interventions, modify care as necessary, and document modifications in a timely manner.
• Adhere to hospital and department policies, procedures, and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice, incorporating ANA and institutional care models.
• Provide patient and family education, document education provided, and assess understanding and competence.
• Welcome, orient, and encourage patient/family participation in care; review personalized plans each shift and communicate updates.
• Advocate for resources that enhance patient safety and participate in unit budget decisions.
• Conduct peer evaluations and hold coworkers accountable for compliance with policies and standards.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives such as patient safety, satisfaction, core measures, and infection control.
• Share professional and technical information with colleagues and students; act as a resource, preceptor, or mentor when needed.
• Perform 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.

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.