Sr Registered Nurse (RN) - OBGYN ED Services - 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, that focuses on a particular patient population(s)/specific health conditions, 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.
• OB/GYN ED/Critical Care highly desired.
• 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.
• Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire or placement in role.
• Must be able to provide care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Must be able to pass Medication Examination prior to hospital orientation.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to have additional specialty certifications.
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency in the post anesthesia care.
• Demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and implementation of new protocols, nursing programs, policies and procedures specific to their clinical area and which support the standards, missions, goals and objectives of the Parkland.
• 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, physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice.
• Performs appropriate patient assessments including continuous surveillance as indicated.
• Provides thorough assessments of body systems and documents appropriately.
• Completes appropriate documentation and maintains accurate and timely entries in patient care records.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve patient and customer satisfaction.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in nursing practice.
• Assists other staff in providing direction and leadership to licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Prepares and conducts an in-service educational program for the OB GYN Emergency Services Department at least once per year.

Benefits

• Diverse healthcare legacy with over 125 years of service.
• Opportunities for learning and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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