Sr Registered Nurse, Acute Care
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether
your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other
areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at
Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and
well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By
joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy
that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your
skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a
talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our
passion. - Primary Purpose The RN is a licensed professional who
uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate
patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing
process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses
based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an
individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response.
The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare
environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare
encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN
delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas
Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies
of the employee. - Minimum Specifications - Education:
Must be a graduate from an accredited
school of nursing. - Experience:
Must have two years of nursing
experience. Prefer experience in an acute care setting. -
Equivalent Education and/or Experience - None -
Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Must have current RN license or valid
temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact
RN license Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare
Providers certification from one of the following: American Heart
Association American Red Cross Military Training Network - Required
Tests for Placement Skills or Special Abilities:
Provides care to assigned patient
population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse
Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of
care, and clinical area specific standards. Provides continuous
assessment, consults with other team members as required and
provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient
valued care. Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing
care. Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
and possess good oral and written communication skills. Must be
able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and
hospital staff in accordance with established policies and
procedures. May be required to communicate effectively, via the
overhead paging system. - Must be able to demonstrate the ability
to provide direction to non-nursing staff, serve as a preceptor,
and serve on rotation as a Charge Nurse. Must be able to prepare
and conduct in-service educational programs. Must be able to
demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors. As
applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of
nursing standards of care for specialty care area. -
Responsibilities: - 1. Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on
patient needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and
cultural preferences. Maintains positive working relationships with
all Parkland internal and external customers, employees, etc.
Serves as a resource for patients and other healthcare team
members. Provides patient care educational information and training
to patient and family members. May serve as a resource for specific
clinical patient care issues. May participate in community outreach
activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or
outreach clinics) as assigned. 2. Maintains and implements
knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and
guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice, and ensures the
hospital and Parkland are in compliance. 3. Develops effective
internal controls that promote adherence to applicable
state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation
agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Maintains
and updates knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety,
supplies, equipment, appropriate utilization of supplies and
materials. 4. Completes appropriate patient assessments, admission
criteria, identification and implementation of appropriate clinical
interventions, discharge planning, interdisciplinary communication.
Utilizes critical thinking skills and recognizes emergency
situations and provides appropriate nursing interventions.
Completes appropriate documentation by maintaining accurate and
timely entries and notations in patient care records and hospital
documents. Ensures that all records and documents meet the
standards, goals, and objectives of the assigned Med/Surg
department and Parkland. 5. Seeks and utilizes direction from more
experienced staff and team members as needed. May work with other
staff in providing direction to non-nursing staff. Participates in
information exchanges with nursing and other Parkland staff that
support the standards, missions, goals, and objectives of the
assigned Med/Surg department and Parkland. 6. Identifies ways to
improve work process and improve patient and customer satisfaction.
Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors
results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the
assigned Med/Surg department and Parkland. 7. Stays abreast of the
latest developments, advancements and trends in nursing practice by
attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals and
actively participating in professional organizations. Maintains
State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, plus any additional
required licensures/certifications. Integrates knowledge gained
into current work practices. 8. Serves as a preceptor or trainer to
newer nursing staff members and/or serve as a Charge Nurse on
rotation as necessary. #Ll SS-1 Parkland Health and Hospital System
prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability,
national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran
status. -As part of our commitment to our patients and employees'
wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Keywords: Parkland Health and Hospital System, Irving , Sr Registered Nurse, Acute Care, Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
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