RN - Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic

Ambulatory RN - Thoracic Surgery Clinic

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 SUMMARY
This position works under general supervision of physician, mid-level provider and/or nursing supervisor to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients.

At UT Southwestern’s General Thoracic Surgery division, Registered Nurses are more than caregivers — they are catalysts for education, discovery, and healing. Every interaction, every procedure, and every moment of care contributes to a larger mission: restoring lives and advancing the future of medicine. As an RN in our thoracic surgery team, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary force tackling some of the most complex diseases of the chest and upper gastrointestinal system. From lung cancer to esophageal disorders, your expertise and compassion will help patients navigate life-changing diagnoses with dignity and strength. Here, innovation meets empathy. With over 90% of procedures performed using minimally invasive techniques, our nurses play a vital role in accelerating recovery, reducing pain, and guiding patients back to their lives — faster and stronger. This is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to be a cornerstone in a patient’s journey — from diagnosis to recovery — and to be a trusted presence in moments that matter most.

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
  Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

• Experience
  Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire
  BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Through course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Experience
  1 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 comp