Sr Registered Nurse Specialty (RN) - Operating Room
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. **$10k Hiring Incentive Available PRIMARY PURPOSE A
Registered Nurse (RN) with 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.
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. Skills or Special Abilities:- Provides care to assigned
patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas
Nursing 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.- 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 demonstrate patient
centered/patient valued behaviors.- As applicable, will be required
to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care
for specialty care area. Responsibilities1. Serves as a patient
advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights,
confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences. Utilizes
effective verbal and non-verbal communication facilitating
development of therapeutic relationship and environment that
promotes wellness. 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
Perioperative 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. Implements
principles of aseptic technique.3. Performs appropriate patient
assessments, participates consistently in Universal Protocol, site
marking identification, identification of appropriate clinical
interventions and skills appropriate to Operating Room assignments.
Utilizes critical thinking skills to ensure optimal patient care in
the perioperative setting. Recognizes emergency situations and
takes appropriate action within their scope of practice. 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.
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.5. Stays abreast of
the latest developments, advancements and trends in Perioperative
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.6. 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. Serves as a
preceptor or trainer to newer nursing and clinical staff members as
well as student trainees.7. Participates in Quarterly Nursing
Clinical Rounds when assigned, preparing and conducting an
in-service for the department. Participates in Shared Governance
Committees for process improvement and makes recommendations to
supervisor. Participates in house-wide committees as appropriate.8.
Completes special projects as assigned. Hiring Incentive:
$10kParkland 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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