Sr Registered Nurse (RN) - Shared Prep / Recovery - Full Time

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 PURPOSE

Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with established protocols and multidisciplinary plan of care utilizing independent, dependent, and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses for all patients through patient centered / patient valued care.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education :

Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor's in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.

Experience :

Less than 2 years of experience.

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 Rescuer

Military Training Network.

Must have current ALS / ACLS certification or obtain within 90 days of placement in role.

Skills or Special Abilities :

Provides care to 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.

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 clinical proficiency in pre and post procedure care.

Must be able to demonstrate patient centered / patient valued behaviors.

Integrates national nursing organization resources / standards of practice in decision making and when designing projects, in

service educational programs, and performance improvement projects.

Must be available to work on

call rotation / schedule.

Must practice cost containment, monitor and adjust resource utilization, and exhibit professional and personal accountability.

Must exhibit understanding of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, IV skills, and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

1. Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights, 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 to patient and family members. May serve as a resource for specific clinical patient care issues. Provides appropriate hand off any time care is relinquished. May participate in community outreach activities such as health fairs, community collaborations of outreach clinics as assigned.

2. Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice, and ensures that Parkland Hospital is in compliance. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state / federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal,

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. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.