Senior Registered Nurse (RN) - Plastic Surgery Unit (Nights)

Parkland Health • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have two years of nursing experience.
• 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 a current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military Training Network.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.
• Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area.
• Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree