UT Southwestern Medical Center
Ambulatory RN, Primary Care Clinic at Park Cities
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Ambulatory RN – Primary Care Clinic at Park Cities8611 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225
Newly created RN position for Primary Care Clinic at Park Cities.: will triage symptom-based calls, direct patient care to include nurse visits for suture removals, BP checks, IM injections, etc. Will work closely with MD's and APP to administer treatment plan, provide education on diagnosis, lifestyle changes, medication information, etc. Active member of RRT. Will cross train in other clinic subspecialties.
Ideal candidate will have experience working in Family medicine, internal medicine or primary care. Experience with geriatrics or adult patients strongly preferred. If no outpatient experience, inpatient RNs with med-surg, ICU, tele experience preferred. Epic experience preferred.
The clinic is expanding and moving into a new space within same building. The current care team is composed of positive, professional, dynamic team members. Providers are very supportive and have a positive working relationship with staff. Great opportunity to cross-train to other specialties on site (endocrine, cardiology, rheumatology, pain management, obgyn).
This is a new position, so flexibility is preferred while we find new balance/processes.
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!
JOB SUMMARYThis position works under general supervision of physician, mid-level provider and/or nursing supervisor to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients.
BENEFITSUT 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 EDUCATIONRequired
EducationGraduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
ExperienceSpecialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care.
Licenses and CertificationsREGISTERED NURSE Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire andBASIC LIFE SUPPORT Through course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
Preferred
Experience1 year of clinical experience
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENTSecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO StatementUT 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
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 coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Newly created RN position for Primary Care Clinic at Park Cities.: will triage symptom-based calls, direct patient care to include nurse visits for suture removals, BP checks, IM injections, etc. Will work closely with MD's and APP to administer treatment plan, provide education on diagnosis, lifestyle changes, medication information, etc. Active member of RRT. Will cross train in other clinic subspecialties.
Ideal candidate will have experience working in Family medicine, internal medicine or primary care. Experience with geriatrics or adult patients strongly preferred. If no outpatient experience, inpatient RNs with med-surg, ICU, tele experience preferred. Epic experience preferred.
The clinic is expanding and moving into a new space within same building. The current care team is composed of positive, professional, dynamic team members. Providers are very supportive and have a positive working relationship with staff. Great opportunity to cross-train to other specialties on site (endocrine, cardiology, rheumatology, pain management, obgyn).
This is a new position, so flexibility is preferred while we find new balance/processes.
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!
JOB SUMMARYThis position works under general supervision of physician, mid-level provider and/or nursing supervisor to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients.
BENEFITSUT 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 EDUCATIONRequired
EducationGraduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
ExperienceSpecialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care.
Licenses and CertificationsREGISTERED NURSE Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire andBASIC LIFE SUPPORT Through course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
Preferred
Experience1 year of clinical experience
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENTSecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO StatementUT 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
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 coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!