Lead RN - Night Shift Medicine Care Unit (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 follow a 7 PM -7 AM schedule with rotating weekends.

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.

Education

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Required Tests for Placement

Skills or Special Abilities

Must be able to prepare and conduct in-service educational programs.<