Sr Registered Nurse (RN) Med-Surg - Part Time - $4K Hiring Incentive
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 - 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. - #LI-SS1 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.
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