Sr Registered Nurse (RN) - COPC - Community Senior's Care
Company: Parkland
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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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 SPECIFICATIONSEducation: - Graduate of a
Registered Nursing program, Bachelor's in Nursing Degree (BSN)
preferred.Experience:- Must have two years of nursing experience.-
Prefer experience in an acute care setting.--Equivalent Experience:
- None--Certification/Registration/Licensure:- Must have current,
valid RN license or temporary RN license from 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 -
Military Training Network.- Must have current Texas Department of
Health State Services Vision Screening program certification as a
vision screener within 90 days of hire or reclassification into the
role.- Must be registered with the Texas Department of Health
Services Texas Radiation Control Act to use audiometric equipment
within 90 days of hire or reclassification into the role.--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. Serves as a resource
for specific clinical patient care issues. Provides patient care
educational information and training to patient and family members.
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. 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 documentation. Maintains 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 department and Parkland. 4. Works
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 department and Parkland. Seeks and utilizes
direction from more experience staff and team members as needed.
Serves as Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary.5. Serves as a
preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members.6. Prepares and
conducts an in-service educational program for the assigned
department, at least once per year.7. 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 department and
Parkland. May serve on various interdisciplinary committees as
assigned.8. 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.--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.
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