Senior Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospital at Home (PRN)

Parkland Health • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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. Hospital at Home is an innovative program that combines in-home and virtual visits with remote monitoring, offering patients timely, hospital-level care in their homes. Though the list of diagnoses enrolled in Hospital at Home continues to expand, common disease states include acute pneumonia, cellulitis, COVID-19, urinary tract infection, dehydration, or exacerbations of chronic conditions, such as heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. For many patients, the program provides an alternative to the traditional hospital setting and results in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. The Hospital at Home team is looking for motivated nurses with critical thinking skills, acute care experience, and an interest in serving the Parkland community.

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 current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree