Lead RN, Med/Surg & Preceptor — Day Shift

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a registered nurse for a day shift in the Med/Surg area. This full-time role requires an active Texas RN license and BLS certification, with at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in acute care.

You will coordinate patient care, assess needs, develop plans, and ensure safe transitions with minimal delays. Join Parkland to contribute to a patient-centered care model, participate in precepting, and support smooth operation on the floor

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• 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 BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• 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. May participate in community outreach activities.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice, and ensures the hospital and Parkland are in compliance.
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Maintains and updates knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.
• Completes appropriate patient assessments, admission criteria, identification and implementation of appropriate clinical interventions, discharge planning, interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes critical thinking skills and recognizes emergency situations and provides appropriate nursing interventions. Completes appropriate documentation by maintaining accurate and timely entries and notations in patient care records and hospital documents. Ensures that all records and documents meet the standards, goals, and objectives of the assigned Med/Surg department and Parkland.
• Seeks and utilizes direction from more experienced staff and team members as needed. May work with other staff in providing direction to non-nursing staff. Participates in information exchanges with nursing and other Parkland staff that support the standards, missions, goals, and objectives of the assigned Med/Surg department and Parkland.
• Identifies ways to improve work process and improve patient and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the assigned Med/Surg department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in nursing practice by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals and actively participating in professional organizations. Maintains State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, plus any additional required licensures/certifications. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Serves as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members and/or serve as a Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary.

Skills

BLS-certified

Nursing assessment

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Charge nurse experience

Education

RN license (Texas Board of Nursing)

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a registered nurse for a day shift in the Med/Surg area. This full-time role requires an active Texas RN license and BLS certification, with at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in acute care.

You will coordinate patient care, assess needs, develop plans, and ensure safe transitions with minimal delays. Join Parkland to contribute to a patient-centered care model, participate in precepting, and support smooth operation on the floor