Registered Nurse, PRN 12HRS Acute Care-CSO (Nights)

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PRN position in Acute Care. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care as per established protocols, advocating for patient needs, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Suitable candidates must possess a valid RN license and prefer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Prefer Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with Texas Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with established protocols.
• Serves as a patient advocate, focusing on patient needs and confidentiality.
• Maintains positive working relationships with all patients and team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse, PRN 12HRS Acute Care-CSO (Nights)

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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.

Education

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Prefer Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  
  

Experience

• Must have two years of acute care nursing experience
  
  

Equivalent Education And/or 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 BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network.
  

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.
• Add Must be able to prepare and conduct in-service educational programs.
• 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 and serve as a preceptor.
• 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

• 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.
• 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. This includes EMTALA, Order of Productive Custody, Memorandum of Transfer and APOWW.
• 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.
• Serves as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members, as needed.
• Prepares and conducts an in-service educational program for the assigned department, at least once per year.
• 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.
• This role is not eligible for performance/merit-based increases.
• This role will be required to float to areas within skillset as needed and must maintain competency.
• This role is classified as regular relief status with no benefit eligibility.
• This role does not guarantee any work or minimum number of hours per week.
• Performs other work as requested that is reasonably related to the employee’s position, qualifications, and competencies.
  
  

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.

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