Senior Registered Nurse - Newborn Nursery

Parkland Health•Parkland, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse coordinates patient care delivery using Parkland’s nursing professional practice model and the nursing process. The RN assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses based on their responses to health problems, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates patient responses. The RN uses knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to support safe transitions through care without preventable complications or delays, and delegates interventions in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and employee competencies. In the Newborn Nursery, the RN provides safe, patient-centered nursing care to stable neonates, including continuous assessment and surveillance, recognizing changes in condition, and implementing appropriate interventions. The role supports breastfeeding and newborn-care education, safe medication administration, IV access management, point-of-care monitoring, infection control, accurate documentation, and coordination with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare team members. The RN may serve as a rotating Charge Nurse, preceptor, or trainer and prepares and conducts an annual in-service educational program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification upon hire or placement in the role.
Ability to provide care for the assigned patient population in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards, established protocols, multidisciplinary care plans, and clinical-area standards.
Ability to provide continuous assessment, consult with team members, and deliver patient-centered, patient-valued care.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in nursing care.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to communicate with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively via the overhead paging system if required.
Ability to direct non-nursing staff, serve as a preceptor, rotate as Charge Nurse, and prepare and conduct in-service educational programs.
Ability to demonstrate patient-centered, patient-valued behaviors.
Knowledge of nursing standards of care for the specialty area, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Advocate for patients by attending to patient needs, rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
Maintain positive working relationships with Parkland customers, employees, and other internal and external contacts; serve as a resource for patients and healthcare team members on clinical care issues.
Provide patient and family education and training, including breastfeeding support and newborn-care education.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with rules, regulations, policies, laws, guidelines, accreditation requirements, and applicable health-plan requirements governing nursing practice.
Maintain knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, and appropriate use of supplies and materials.
Perform patient assessments and continuous surveillance; recognize changes in condition, provide appropriate interventions, consult team members, notify providers, and implement orders in a timely manner.
Exercise independent judgment to provide safe nursing care to stable neonates.
Administer medications safely using the patient’s six rights, manage IV access, perform point-of-care monitoring, and follow safe infection-control practices.
Complete accurate and timely patient-care records and other required documentation in accordance with Newborn Nursery and Parkland standards.
Coordinate with staff and provide direction to non-nursing personnel; exchange information with nursing and other staff, seek guidance as needed, and provide appropriate handoffs when relinquishing care.
Serve as Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary.
Serve as a preceptor or trainer for newer nursing staff.
Prepare and conduct at least one in-service educational program for the Newborn Nursery each year.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and patient and customer satisfaction; make recommendations and implement and monitor results as appropriate.
Participate in interdisciplinary committees or community outreach activities when assigned.
Stay current with nursing developments and trends through seminars, workshops, professional journals, and professional organizations; maintain required licensure and certifications and apply relevant learning to work practices.
Perform other duties deemed competent.