Part-Time Senior RN - Medicine Unit - Nights $4K Hiring Incentive!
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Dallas
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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 Provides care to assigned patient
population in accordance with established protocols and
multidisciplinary plan of care utilizing independent, dependent,
and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent
complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses
for all patients through patient centered/patient valued care.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Education: - Graduate of a Registered
Nursing program, Bachelor's in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.
Experience: - Greater than 2 years of experience. Equivalent
Experience: - None Certification/Registration/Licensure: - Must
have current RN license or valid temporary license with the Texas
Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license. - Must have current
healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the
following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross Rescuer
- Military Training Network. Skills or Special Abilities: -
Provides care for 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. This includes EMTALA, Order of Productive Custody,
Memorandum of Transfer and APOWW. 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. 3. 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. 4.
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. 5. 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. 6. Prepares and conducts an in-service educational
program for the assigned Med/Surg department, at least once per
year. 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. Serves as
a Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary. Job Accountabilities 1.
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer
satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and
monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of
the department and Parkland. 2. Stays abreast of the latest
developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending
seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively
participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining
certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into
current work practices. 3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules,
regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area.
Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence
with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and
federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance
as needed to ensure proper understanding. 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. Nearest Major Market: Dallas Nearest
Secondary Market: Fort Worth Job Segment: Infection Control,
Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Patient Care, Registered Nurse,
Healthcare
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