Senior Registered Nurse - OR Prep/Recovery

Parkland Community Health Plan; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Community Health Plan, located at the Main Hospital Building, 3rd Floor, Dallas, is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse for OR Prep/Recovery. The role supports patient care delivery, coordination with the health care team, and transition through the surgical pathway with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Day shift, 8-hour hours, full-time employment. Requires Texas RN license, BLS, and ALS/ACLS certification; two years of nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience.
• Current RN license in Texas (or Compact).
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• ALS or ACLS certification on hire.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care per individualized plan of care and hospital standards.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in patient records.
• Serves as Charge Nurse on rotation.
• Precepts or trains newer nursing staff.
• Educates patients and families as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Patient care coordination

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (Texas)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ALS/ACLS certification

Job description

## Senior Registered Nurse - OR Prep/RecoveryApplylocations: Main Hospital Bldg - 3rd Floortime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 989376**\*\*DAY SHIFT\*\*****Work Hours: 8 hr shift Monday-Friday (9:30am-6:00pm)****Employment Type: Full Time**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.Certification/Registration/Licensure* Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from 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 current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire or placement in role. Certification must be from one of the following: + American Heart Association + American Red Cross + Military Training NetworkSkills or Special Abilities* Provides care for 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.* 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* 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.* 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 assigned department 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 department and Parkland. Seeks and utilizes direction from more experience staff and team members as needed. Serves as Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary.* Serves as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members.