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.
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 condition, 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 two years of nursing experience.Prefer experience in an acute care setting.Certification / Registration / Licensure
Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN licenseMust have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following :American Heart Association
American Red CrossMilitary Training NetworkMust have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire or placement in the role. Certification must be from one of the following :American Heart Association
American Red CrossMilitary Training NetworkMust have current NRP certification upon hire or placement in role. Certification must be from one of the following :American Heart Association
American Red CrossMilitary Training NetworkMay be required to have additional specialty certifications.Must have one of the following, upon hire or transition into the role :AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certificate OR,
AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certificate OR,NCC (National Corporation Certification (NCC) Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification.Must retake every two years from completion date of previous certificate :AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring OR,
AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring,National Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification must be renewed every three years.Sr. RN Fellow for L&D must obtain AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certificate no later than one year from date of hire or reclass into the Sr. RN Fellow for L&D role.Skills or Special Abilities
Provides care for 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.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 preferen