Sr Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg -Neuroscience Acute Care Unit - FT Days/Nights

Company: Parkland
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 28, 2023

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 PURPOSEThe 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. Benefits:

• Medical - Active Day 1 of hire
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Personal Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health Center
• Parkland Center of Nursing Excellence
• SPARKS Peer Support Network
• And more! MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONSEducation: Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursingExperience: Must have two years of nursing experience. - Prefer experience in an acute care setting. 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 - 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.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. Associated topics: care, ccu, coronary, infusion, maternal, mhb, neonatal, nurse rn, psychiatric, registed

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