Staff - Senior Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $36-45 per hour

Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Senior 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 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. Minimum Specifications Education Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Experience 1 year of experience in a Level III or higher NICU or completion of a nurse residency required. Equivalent Education and/or Experience None. Certification/Registration/Licensure Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or a valid Compact RN license. Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Provider certification from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Military Training Network. Must have Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification upon hire or reclassification into the role. May be required to have additional specialty certifications. Required Tests for Placement Skills or Special Abilities Must be able to provide care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards. Must be able to provide continuous assessment, consult with other team members as required and provide nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care. Must exerciseindependent judgement in providing nursing care. Must be able to demonstrate effective interjpersonal 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 demonstrated patient centered/patient valued behaviors. As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing stnadards of care for specialty care area. Responsibilities 1. 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 and other healthcare team members. Provides patient care educational information and training to patient and family members. May serve as a resource for specific clinical patient care issues. May participate in community outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned. 2. Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice, and ensures the hospital and Parkland are in compliance. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Maintains and upParkland 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: SR RN Spec - 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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