Senior Registered Nurse - Neuroscience Acute Care Unit

Parkland Health•Parkland, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional at Parkland who coordinates patient care delivery using the Parkland nursing professional practice model. This involves assessing patients, identifying nursing diagnoses, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and evaluating patient responses. The RN ensures patients transition through healthcare encounters without preventable complications or delays, and delegates interventions based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act and employee competencies. Parkland Health, one’s of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is committed to providing exceptional care to the Dallas community. Employees are part of a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service, with resources provided for growth and impact.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Two years of nursing experience.
Current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Ability to provide care to 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.
Ability to provide continuous assessment, consult with other team members as required and provide nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in providing nursing care.
Effective interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff, serve as a preceptor, and serve on rotation as a Charge Nurse.
Ability to prepare and conduct in-service educational programs.
Ability to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
Acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
Maintains positive working relationships with all Parkland internal and external customers, employees, etc.
Serves as a resource for patients and other healthcare team members.
Provides patient care educational information and training to patient and family members.
May serve as a resource for specific clinical patient care issues.
May participate in community outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned.
Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice, and ensures the hospital and Parkland are in compliance.
Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
Maintains and updates knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.
Completes appropriate patient assessments, admission criteria, identification and implementation of appropriate clinical interventions, discharge planning, interdisciplinary communication.
Utilizes critical thinking skills and recognizes emergency situations and provides appropriate nursing interventions.
Completes appropriate documentation by maintaining 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 Med/Surg department and Parkland.
Seeks and utilizes direction from more experienced staff and team members as needed.
May work 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 assigned Med/Surg department and Parkland.
Identifies ways to improve work process and improve patient and customer satisfaction.
Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the assigned Med/Surg department and Parkland.
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in nursing practice by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals and actively participating in professional organizations.
Maintains State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, plus any additional required licensures/certifications.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
Serves as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members and/or serve as a Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary.