Registered Nurse – ENT Clinic

Overview

Ambulatory Registered Nurse – ENT/Otolaryngology Clinic. UT Southwestern Medical Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's top 25 hospitals for otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat care). UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking dedicated Ambulatory Registered Nurses to join our high‑performing Otolaryngology (ENT) Clinic, supporting patient care across several specialized outpatient service lines. Clinical Areas with Current Openings:
Neurotology / Otology;
Head & Neck Cancer;
Voice Center / Laryngology.

Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program. Licensure as Registered Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas and one (1) year of clinical nursing experience is preferred. Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through a course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required.

• Delivers nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the 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 online computer system or telephone, and reinforces physician instructions in person and through telephone contact.
• Provides patient education and documents patient's response in the 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 the work area.
• Attends and participates in meetings related to clinical activities.
• Core functions may include direct patient care, research participation, and handling of patient or research records as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, and protected veteran status. It is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.