Senior Registered Nurse - Newborn Nursery

Parkland Health•Parkland, WA

About The Position

The Senior Registered Nurse coordinates patient care delivery using Parkland’s nursing professional practice model and the nursing process. The RN assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates responses to care. The role supports patients’ transitions through healthcare encounters without preventable complications or delays and delegates interventions in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and staff competencies. In the Newborn Nursery, the RN provides safe nursing care to stable neonates, supports breastfeeding, and educates families about newborn care. The position is part-time, with benefits, and works nights.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
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 consistent with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards, established protocols, multidisciplinary plans of care, and clinical-area standards.
Ability to perform continuous assessment, consult with team members, provide patient-centered care, and exercise independent judgment in nursing care.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including communication 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, serve as Charge Nurse on rotation, and prepare and conduct in-service education.
Ability to demonstrate patient-centered behaviors and, as applicable, knowledge of nursing standards of care for the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

Additional specialty certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Advocate for patients by respecting their needs, rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
Maintain positive working relationships with Parkland customers, employees, and other healthcare team members; serve as a resource for patients and colleagues on clinical care issues.
Provide patient and family education and training, and participate in assigned community outreach activities when applicable.
Maintain knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, laws, guidelines, and accreditation requirements affecting nursing practice; support compliance and effective internal controls.
Maintain knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, and appropriate use of materials.
Assess and continuously monitor patients, recognize changes in condition, provide appropriate interventions, consult team members, notify providers, and implement orders promptly.
Provide safe nursing care to stable neonates, support breastfeeding, and educate families about newborn care.
Administer medications using the six rights, manage IV access, perform point-of-care monitoring, and follow safe infection control practices.
Complete accurate and timely patient-care documentation that meets Newborn Nursery and Parkland standards and objectives.
Coordinate with staff, provide direction to non-nursing staff, seek guidance as needed, and provide appropriate handoffs when relinquishing care.
Serve as Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary and as a preceptor or trainer for newer nursing staff.
Prepare and conduct at least one Newborn Nursery in-service educational program per year.
Identify work-process and patient/customer satisfaction improvements, make recommendations, and implement and monitor results as appropriate.
Participate in interdisciplinary committees as assigned and stay current with nursing developments through continuing learning and professional participation.
Maintain Texas RN licensure and any additional required licenses or certifications, and apply acquired knowledge to current work practices.
Perform other duties deemed competent.