Senior Registered Nurse - Correctional Health at Parkland Health and Hospital System

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care Coordination, Nursing Process, Assessment, Nursing Diagnoses, Plan Of Care Implementation, Patient Evaluation, Delegation, Texas Nursing Practice Act, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Patient Centered Care, Preceptor, Charge Nurse, In-Service Education, Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Schedule: 2 - 12 Hour Shifts per Week - Part Time - No Benefits Location: Lew Sterrett Justice Center in Dallas, TX PRIMARY PURPOSE The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery 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 Must have two years of nursing experience. Equivalent Education and/or Experience None Certification/Registration/Licensure Must have a current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or a valid Compact RN license. Must have a current healthcare provider BLS course completion card from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Military Training Network. For COPC Only - Cost Centers: 40270 -School Based Health/Y&F, 40280 - Oak West, 40440- Pedi Primary Care Ctr, 40530- Hatcher Station Health Ctr, 40540- Deharo/Saldivar, 40550 - Bluitt Flowers Health Ctr, 40790 - Grand Prairie Health Ctr., 40800- Irving Health Ctr., 4100 - Southwest Dallas Health Ctr., 41500 - Vickery Health Ctr., 42000 - Garland Health Ctr., 47000- Geriatrics, 47020 - Senior House Calls, 48000 - COPC Admin, 48040 - Float Staff /Cont Ed, 72100 -PCIM Clinic, 72210 - Family Practice, 84470 - Garland Pediatrics, 8650- Acute Response - Wynnewood, 84660 - Acute Response - Bachman, 84710 -Jubilee Community, 88060 - RV Roman Must have current Hearing and Vision Screening Certificate within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job. School Based Health - Youth and Family Services Only CC # 40270: Must have a valid Texas Class C Driver License OR Prep/Recovery, 62110: Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire. Current incumbents as of 8/2/2023 will have until 2/2/2024. Certification must be from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Military Training Network Skills or Special Abilities 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. As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area Responsibilities Maintains positive working relationships with all Parkland internal and external customers, employees, etc. Serves as a resource for patients and other healthcare team members. Serves as a resource for specific clinical patient care issues. Provides patient care educational information and training to patient and family members. May participate in community outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned. Completes appropriate documentation. Maintains accurate and timely entries and notations in patient care records and hospital documents. Ensures that all records and documents meet the standards, goals, and objectives of the assigned department and Parkland. Works with other staff in providing direction to non-nursing staff. Participates in information exchanges with nursing and other Parkland staff that support the standards, missions, goals and objectives of the department and Parkland. Seeks and utilizes direction from more experience staff and team members as needed. Serves as Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary. Serves as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Responsibilities

The RN coordinates patient care delivery using the Parkland nursing professional practice model, which involves assessing the patient, developing an individualized plan of care, and evaluating the patient's response. Responsibilities also include delegating interventions to healthcare personnel according to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and maintaining positive working relationships with all internal and external customers.