Register Nurse (RN)
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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.

Position: Sr Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty

Dept: Psychiatric ED

Shift: FT Nights (7p -7a); including rotating weekends

Primary Purpose:

A Registered Nurse (RN) with 2+ years of experience. The Sr RN Specialty 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 Sr RN Specialty 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 Sr RN Specialty delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee.

Why Parkland Health?

At Parkland Health, we believe that the foundation of our success lies in the dedication, passion, and unique perspectives of our people. When you join our team, you're not just starting a job – you're embarking on a career that empowers you to grow, achieve your professional goals, and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Parkland's specialty areas are nationally recognized for their excellence in care, groundbreaking research, and innovative use of technology. Our workplace thrives on diversity. We are proud to bring together people from different cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds, creating a rich, inclusive environment where every voice is valued.

Be part of our mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Discover why your career matters here!

Inside Parkland Culture

Benefits:

• Medical - Active Day 1 of hire
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Mandatory Savings Plan
• Paid Personal Leave
• Annie's Place - Complimentary Backup Weekend Childcare (0 - 6 yrs)*
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Dental Services
• Employee Health Center
• Employee Pharmacy Services
• And more!

Job Summary:

• Provides care for assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
• Provides continuous assessment, consults with other team members as required and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care.
• Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing care.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• May be required to communicate effectively, via the overhead paging system.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff, serve as a preceptor, and serve on rotation as a Charge Nurse.
• Must be able to prepare and conduct in-service educational programs.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• Must be able to facilitate biopsychosocial education groups that might include medication and/or health education.
• As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A.S. or BSN from an accredited Professional School of Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience as a registered nurse in Psychiatry Services, or a combination of experience in Psychiatry Services and the Emergency Department, within the past two years in a hospital setting. LVN/LPN or Floating RN work experience isn't applicable.
• Current/Valid State of TX RN license or temporary license; or, valid Compact RN license in good standing without any past/current stipulations .

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

*Please note, all required certifications must be more than 30 days from expiration from start date.

• Current/Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider certification card at time of hire and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association; American Red Cross Rescuer; or Military Training Network.
• Must have Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification, level 1-4, within 30 days of hire.

66R; 66C; 46P1

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.