Senior Registered Nurse - Medsurg Hospitalist A Unit (Part-Time) Days

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to the health and well-being of the community. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in coordinating patient care, utilizing your nursing skills to assess and implement individualized care plans. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a diverse environment where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. With a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, you will thrive in a culture that values teamwork and excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of nursing experience, preferably in acute care.
• Current RN license from Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery using the nursing process.
• Identify process improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Independent judgment

Nursing standards knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth?

Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or in 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. Join a diverse healthcare legacy that has served our community for over 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek learning opportunities, and be part of a talented team where patient care is more than a job—it's our passion.

Shift: 7A-7P, with a minimum requirement to work up to two shifts per week.

Primary Purpose

The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the healthcare 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 through healthcare encounters without preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to healthcare personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition, and employee competencies.

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 a current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care according to the Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and standards.
• Performs continuous assessment, consults with team members, and provides patient-centered care.
• Exercises independent judgment in nursing care.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, including via overhead paging if required.
• Ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff, serve as a preceptor, and serve on rotation as a Charge Nurse.
• Ability to prepare and conduct in-service educational programs.
• Demonstrates patient-centered behaviors.
• Knowledge of nursing standards for specialty care areas as applicable.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies process improvements and enhances customer satisfaction; implements and monitors results.
• Stays updated with latest developments in the field through seminars, journals, professional organizations, and maintains certifications.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines; develops controls to ensure compliance.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination and maintains a tobacco and smoke-free campus.