Senior Registered Nurse – Correctional Health Lead & Preceptor

Jobtome; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a registered nurse for the Jail North Tower to coordinate patient care using the nursing process. The RN will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care with the care team.

They will delegate interventions according to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and unit protocols. Ideal candidates have at least two years of nursing experience, are licensed or have a valid temporary permit in Texas, and hold current BLS certification from AHA/ARC or

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have two years of nursing experience.
• Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.
• Must have current BLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA/ARC/Military Training Network.

Responsibilities

• Maintains positive working relationships with Parkland internal and external customers and serves as a resource for patients and health care team members.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation in patient care records.
• Seeks direction from experienced staff and may serve as Charge Nurse on rotation.
• Acts as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Nurse leadership

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a registered nurse for the Jail North Tower to coordinate patient care using the nursing process. The RN will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care with the care team.

They will delegate interventions according to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and unit protocols. Ideal candidates have at least two years of nursing experience, are licensed or have a valid temporary permit in Texas, and hold current BLS certification from AHA/ARC or