Lead Recovery Room Nurse (Hiring Immediately)

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 thats 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. Its our passion.

The shift will be 9 : 30 AM-8 PM

Primary Purpose

The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery, that focuses on a particular patient population(s) / specific health conditions, 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 minimum two (2) years Phase I PACU, ICU, or ED experience.

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 CPR course completion card from one of the following :

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network.

Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire or placement in the role. Certification must be from one of the following :

Must have current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification on hire or placement in the role. Certification must be from one of the following :

Skills or Special Abilities

Responsibilities

Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights and 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 for patient and family members. Serves as a resource for specific clinical patient care issues. P