Sr Registered Nurse (RN) - Medicine ICU - Nights - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit

Parkland Health & Hospital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health & Hospital seeks a Senior Registered Nurse for the Medicine ICU, specifically for night shifts. Candidates should possess over 2 years of ICU nursing experience, and will be responsible for delivering patient-centered care, coordinating treatment plans, and adhering to nursing standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse healthcare environment while improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have current, valid RN license from Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.
• Must have current ALS or ACLS certification upon hire.
• Must have current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery with a focus on specific health conditions.
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Delegate interventions based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Patient-centered care

Independent judgment in nursing care

Continuous assessment

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Sr Registered Nurse (RN) - Medicine ICU - Nights

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of 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. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn, and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job — it's our passion.

Primary Purpose

A Registered Nurse (RN) with >2 years of ICU nursing experience. The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery, focusing on a particular patient population(s) or specific health conditions, 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 in transitioning through the healthcare encounter without preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to healthcare 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. BSN preferred.
• Experience: Must have 2+ years of ICU nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• 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 ALS or ACLS certification upon hire.
• Must have current BLS certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care for assigned patient population in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and standards.
• Must be able to perform continuous assessment, consult with team members, and provide patient-centered care.
• Exercise independent judgment in nursing care.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• May need to communicate via overhead paging system.
• Ability to provide direction, serve as preceptor, and participate as a Charge Nurse on rotation.
• Ability to prepare and conduct educational programs.
• Demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.
• Knowledge of nursing standards for the specialty care area.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination and is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Nearest Major Market: Dallas. Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth.