Cardiac Device RN II - IMAGING (Mon-Fri) 12:30p to 8:30p at UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWith 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 %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26 World Report%3C/a%3E, 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%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%0A%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AThis position works under general supervision of physician, and/or imaging and nursing supervisor to provide care and treatment to patients with diagnostic and therapeutic imaging needs and patients requiring management of cardiac rhythm devices. %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT 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:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or a licensing authority which has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs and %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E Excellent IV skills, as well as excellent communication and customer service skills. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E Successful completion of approved device training within 180 Days and %3Cbr%3E%0A(NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Upon Hire and %3Cbr%3E%0A(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and %3Cbr%3E%0A(ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree BSN %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E1 year experience in an acute care setting and %3Cbr%3E%0A2 years experience with interrogation, troubleshooting, and reprogramming of implantable cardiac devices %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E Professional certification in a nursing organization Upon Hire %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E %3Cli%3EPerform evaluation and reprogramming of implantable devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerform monitoring and other related non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAnalyze results from device interrogations and report findings to physicians and/or nursing personnel. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerform device management and documentation using designated cardiology information systems. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProviding care to patients in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) setting, working collaboratively with the MRI staff and providers, following MRI safety policy and procedures. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and elder adults). %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EActively anticipates patients and/or patient%27s family needs and expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care. Maintains and utilizes competencies per unit expectation. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EIdentifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion. Shares information and observations of the patient and/or patient%27s family in a manner that advocates for optimal patient care. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAppropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Reports changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involves patient in plan of care and keeps patient, family and/or care-giver informed. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEvaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to the plan of care in an accurate and timely manner. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAdheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice. Incorporates ANA standards, into the provision of safe, quality patient care, utilizing current literature, and research. Practices in accordance with our Professional Practice Model %26quot;Relationship Based Care%26quot; and delivers care using our Care Delivery System %26quot;PACE%26quot; Patient Focused, Accountable, Coordinated and Continuous and Evidence Based. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProvides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients, patient%27s families, significant others and/or caregivers. Completes accurate and timely documentation of all education provided including discharge plan of care. Assesses competence, obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient, family, significant others and/or caregivers. Demonstrates effective communication based on individual patient needs and learning preferences. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWelcomes and orients patient, family, significant other and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family participation in care. Reviews personalized patient plan of care with patient/family every shift. Updates white boards accordingly and sets daily goals with patient input. Explains special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and appropriate language. Makes hourly rounds on patients and communicates when they will return. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAdvocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit/hospital based initiatives. Participates in evaluating data to guide decisions regarding unit / department budget formulation and implementation %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers regarding performance. Holds co-workers accountable for their behavior and compliance with policies and standards. Actively intervenes when patient safety is at risk. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerformance Improvement: Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives (EX: patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, and infection control). Participates in multidisciplinary quality and practice improvement teams %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EShares professional and technical information with colleagues and students. Offers self as a resource as needed to others (Ex: preceptor, charge, mentor, unit expert, lends a hand when needed). Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDuties 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. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned. %3C/li%3E %0A%3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E%0A%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%0A%3Cb%3EEEO Statement%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT 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.%3C/br%3E Apply Now