Senior Registered Nurse - Medicine Secure Unit

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, TX is seeking an RN for the night shift in a Full Time position. The nurse will coordinate patient care using the nursing process, evaluate patient responses, and delegate tasks according to the Texas Nursing Practice Act.

Ideal candidates have two years of nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting, and hold a current Texas RN license with a valid BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing school.
• Two years nursing experience; acute care experience preferred.
• Current RN license (Texas) or valid Compact RN license is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as patient advocate ensuring patient rights, confidentiality, and culturally respectful care.
• Ensures compliance with state/federal laws, hospital policies and accreditation standards.
• Completes patient assessments, identification of interventions, discharge planning, and timely documentation.
• Provides nursing care per plan, uses critical thinking for emergencies, and communicates with the care team.
• Mentors staff, serves as preceptor, and may rotate as Charge Nurse.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interprofessional communication

Nursing care plan

Independent judgment

Preceptorship

Education

RN license (Texas)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Compact RN license

Job description

Location: Acute Care Hospital Tower

**NIGHT SHIFT**

Full Time Position

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

• Must have two years of nursing experience
• Prefer experience in an acute care setting.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• None

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have a current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a 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

Required Tests for Placement

• None

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care to the 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 that 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.
• 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, 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 patient-centered/patient valued behaviors.
• As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care areas.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a patient advocate, 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 (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned.
• 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.