Senior RN – Correctional Health Care Leader

Jobtome; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care in the Jail North Tower. The RN will assess patients, develop care plans, and delegate tasks per Texas Nursing Practice Act. You will work with the care team to ensure timely interventions and smooth patient transitions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of nursing experience, a Texas RN license, and current BLS. This is a full-time, on-site position in Dallas, TX with collaborative multidisciplinary support.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience required.
• Current RN license in Texas and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care using the nursing process and act as Charge Nurse on rotation.
• Document timely entries in patient care records and hospital documents.
• Provide patient education to patients and families as assigned.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure timely interventions and prevent delays.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interpersonal communication

Clinical supervision

Precepting new staff

Charge nurse duties

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent

Current Texas RN license

Job description

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care in the Jail North Tower. The RN will assess patients, develop care plans, and delegate tasks per Texas Nursing Practice Act. You will work with the care team to ensure timely interventions and smooth patient transitions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of nursing experience, a Texas RN license, and current BLS. This is a full-time, on-site position in Dallas, TX with collaborative multidisciplinary support.