Staff - Director Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $32-50 per hour

Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Director for a nursing job in Dallas, Texas. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Permanent 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.PRIMARY PURPOSE
  • Responsible for the overall direction and daily operational activities of designated department including planning, budget, personnel, quality improvement, coordinating clinical services, policy development and collaboration with physicians and administration to ensure high quality, patient-centered services.MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONSEducation:
    • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.Experience:
      • Must have ten years of progressively responsible nursing experience to include three years of supervisory experience.Equivalent Education and/or Experience:
        • May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above. Certification/Registration/Licensure:
          • Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.Skills or Special Abilities:
            • Provides care to 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.
            • Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse population of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
            • Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in resource management including budget and personnel practices.
            • Must have effective leadership skills and be capable of motivating, recruiting and educating staff through department adaptations.
            • Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures and mission.
            • Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
              • Director of NursingEducation:
                • Must have a Bachelors Degree.
                • Prefer Masters degree.Experience:
                  • Must have eight years of nursing experience.
                  • Must have three years of supervisory experience.
                  • Prefer multi-specialty clinic experience.
                  • Prefer strong, practical nursing experience around primary care, chronic disease conditions, wellness and specialty care.
                  • Prefer three years of experience working in an urban healthcare system.Equivalent Education and/or Experience:
                    • May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.Skills or Special Abilities:
                      • Provides care to 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.
                      • Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse population of physicians, nurses, and support staff. Synthesizes information and shares it with large groups.
                      • Management knowledge and skill including budget and personnel practices, value based purchasing, Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) activities, CG-CHAPS and differentiation between nursing roles (RN, LVN, MA).
                      • Awareness of population medicine concepts and metrics for specialty clinics and community oriented primary care including improving outcomes across populations and accountable care organizations.
                      • Must have effective leadership skills and be capable of motivating, recruiting and educating staff through department adaptations.
                      • Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures and mission within 3 months of employment.
                      • Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
                      • Working knowledge of care coordination is preferred.
                      • Utilizes creativity and innovation in attaining desired outcomes.
                      • Demonstrates a working knowledge of PC operations and the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows environment.
                      • Works effectively in an ambiguous environment.
                      • Works in a highly organized manner with a sense of urgency.
                      • Knowledgeable about addressing social determinants in patient care plans.
                      • Uses holistic approach and persists when solving problems. 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.Parkland Health and Hospital Systems Job ID . Posted job title: Director of Nursing-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) About Parkland Health and Hospital System MissionWe will advance wellness, relieve suffering, develop and educate.
                        VisionWe will advance health equity through excellence as a public health system.
                        
                        Parkland's values are the principles that guide us. They are reflected in our actions. Our values are spelled simply as I CARE.I CARE stands for:Integrity - I will be honest, trustworthy, authentic, humble and transparent.Compassion and collaboration - I will provide service in a spirit of empathy, concern and love. I will work together with others to deliver excellent care for our community.Accountability - I will hold myself and others responsible for performance excellence, stewardship, and will welcome feedback.Respect - I will value the unique and diverse experiences of others and treat everyone with kindness and humility.Equity - I will value the diversity of patients and colleagues and strive to promote everyone's health, dignity, and voice.
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        

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