PRN - Ambulatory RN - Infectious Diseases Clinic

PRN - Ambulatory RN, Infectious Disease 

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! 

Advance Your Career as an Ambulatory RN, Infectious Disease 

Join a nationally recognized team at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex conditions like HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, MRSA, and more. Our Ambulatory RN's care for patients of all ages, including those with compromised immune systems due to cancer, transplants, or autoimmune disorders. We combine compassionate care with cutting-edge research to improve outcomes and develop new treatments. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or healthcare professional, you'll find meaningful work and growth opportunities in a collaborative, innovative environment. 

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) 

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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 Qualifications 

   

   

  Education 

   

• Bachelor's degree in nursing 

Experience 

• 1 year of clinical experience Pic Line and Port Access experience is preferred 

   

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.
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