Trauma Center RN Specialist

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Trauma Center. The role focuses on coordinating patient care for high-acuity trauma patients using the nursing process and Parkland’s professional practice model.

Candidates must have two years of nursing experience, a TX RN license, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS-ENPC/TNCC or ATCN, with trauma experience preferred. Ability to work rotating schedules including weekends/holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have two years of nursing experience; trauma/acute care preferred.
• Current TX RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS/ENPC, TNCC/ATCN or equivalent.
• Ability to work variable hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Enhance trauma care for patients admitted to the Trauma Center through clinical expertise and defined trauma management protocols.
• Manage trauma activations, ensure patient care criteria and documentation; coordinate family communication.
• Collect data for Trauma Registry, research, center criteria and performance improvement.
• Perform daily trauma rounds and coordinate care with trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic teams.

Skills

Trauma care expertise

Communication skills

ICD-9 coding knowledge

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing school

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Trauma Center. The role focuses on coordinating patient care for high-acuity trauma patients using the nursing process and Parkland’s professional practice model.

Candidates must have two years of nursing experience, a TX RN license, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS-ENPC/TNCC or ATCN, with trauma experience preferred. Ability to work rotating schedules including weekends/holidays is required.