RN Surgical Specialties Fulltime Nights 5K BONUS

Job Description – RN Surgical Specialties Full‑time Nights (916 838)

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, 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 by 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 health care, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage and merit increases, and 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!

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.

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 health care – 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!

• Education – Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program by a governmental authority, nursing board, or licensing authority that has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1). Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Experience – 1 year of RN experience. Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.
• Licenses and Certifications –
  NLC NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT‑BNE current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license, and BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree BSN
• Licenses and Certifications – Professional certification in a nursing organization

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, taking into account age‑specific criteria.
• Actively anticipates patients’ and families’ needs and expectations, utilizing them to develop an appropriate plan of care. Uses critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Acts as an active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Advocates for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit/hospital‑based initiatives; participates in evaluating data to guide decisions regarding unit or department budget formulation and implementation.
• Performs peer evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers and holds coworkers accountable for behavior and compliance with policies and standards; intervenes when patient safety is at risk.
• Accounts for performance improvement and quality/safety initiatives, including patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, and infection control.
• Shares professional and technical information with colleagues and students; serves as a resource (e.g., preceptor, charge, mentor, unit expert).
• 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.

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 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.