About the Position

Registered Nurse - RN at Parkland Health and Hospital System

Location: Dallas, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Night Shift

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.

Responsibilities

Serves as a patient advocate, focusing on patient needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice.
Completes appropriate patient assessments, admission criteria, identification and implementation of appropriate clinical interventions, discharge planning, interdisciplinary communication.
Seeks and utilizes direction from more experienced staff and team members as needed.
Identifies ways to improve work process and improve patient and customer satisfaction.
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in nursing practice.
Serves as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members and/or serve as a Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary.

Requirements

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Must have two years of nursing experience; prefer experience in an acute care setting.
Must have a current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a 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

Skills or Special Abilities

Provides care to the 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 that 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 areas.

We Offer

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work in a renowned healthcare system
Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

Parkland Health and Hospital System is a leading healthcare provider in Dallas, TX, dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and improving the health of the community.

Apply Now to join our team and make a difference in patient care!

Registered Nurse - RN at Parkland Health and Hospital System

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