Senior Registered Nurse – Newborn Nursery

Parkland Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Newborn Nursery to coordinate patient care within the health care team and nurse-driven processes. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using the nursing process, ensuring safe transitions and minimizing delays for newborn patients.

The position requires Texas RN license (or compact), BLS certification, NRP upon hire, and at least two years of nursing experience. A strong emphasis on patient advocacy and education is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience required.
• RN license in Texas or compact license; BLS required; NRP certification upon hire; may require specialty certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate focusing on patient rights, confidentiality, and cultural preferences.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor changes, and implement necessary interventions.
• Support breastfeeding and provide newborn care education to families.
• Document accurately in patient care records and hospital systems.
• Provide direction to non-nursing staff and se rve as Charge Nurse on rotation.
• Precept or train newer nursing staff; participate in in-service education.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Team coordination

Precepting/mentoring

Education

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Job description

Full Time - Days

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.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Must have two years of nursing experience.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience: None

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.
• Must have Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification upon hire or placement in the role.
• May be required to have additional specialty certifications.

Required Tests for Placement

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be able to provide care for assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specifics standards.
• Must be able to provides continuous assessment, consults with other team members as required and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care.
• Must be able to exercise 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 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. Serves as a resource for specific clinical patient care issues. Provides patient care educational information and training to patient and family members. 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.
• Performs appropriate patient assessments including continuous surveillance. Recognizes changes in a patient’s condition and provides appropriate interventions as necessary. Consults with other team members as required, notifies providers to report changes in patient condition and implements orders in a timely manner. Exercises independent judgment in providing safe nursing care to the stable neonate.
• Supports breastfeeding and provide education related to newborn care. Provides safe medication administration using the patient’s six (6) rights, provide maintenance and management of IV access, must be able to perform POC monitoring and demonstrate safe infection control practices.
• Completes appropriate documentation. Maintains 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 Newborn Nursery and Parkland.
• Works 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 Newborn Nursery and Parkland. Seeks and utilizes direction from more experience staff and team members as needed. Provides appropriate hand off any time care is relinquished. Serves as Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary.
• Serves as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members.
• Prepares and conducts an in-service educational program for the Newborn Nursery 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 Newborn Nursery and Parkland. May serve on various interdisciplinary committees as assigned.
• 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.
• Any duties deemed competent