Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $32-50 per hour
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Garland
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered
Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a nursing job in
Dallas, Texas.Job Description & Requirements
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
PURPOSEThe 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
SPECIFICATIONSEducation:- Must be a graduate from an accredited
school of nursing.Experience:- NoneEquivalent Experience:-
None.Certification/Registration/Licensure:- Must have current,
valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of
Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.- Must have current
healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the
following: - American Heart Association - American Red Cross -
Military Training Network.- Must have Neonatal Resuscitation
Program (NRP) certification within 90 days of hire or
reclassification into the role.Skills or Special Abilities:-
Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the
current State of Texas Nursing 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 patient centered/patient
valued behaviors. - As applicable, will be required to demonstrate
acceptable knowledge of nursing standards 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 updates knowledge of
sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment,
appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.3.Performs
appropriate patient assessments including continuous surveillance.
Recognizes changes in a patient--s condition and provides
appropriate interventions as necessary. Consults with other team
members as required, notifies providers to report changes in
patient condition and implements orders in a timely manner.
Exercises independent judgment in providing safe nursing care to
the critically ill/stable patient.4.Provides safe medication
administration using the patient--s six (6) rights, provide
maintenance and management of IV access, be able to perform POC
monitoring and demonstrate safe infection control practices, and
use of developmental care products. Supports appropriate
positioning, assessment and management of pain as developmentally
appropriate for gestational age and provides emergency
resuscitation management of an infant.5.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 NNICU and Parkland.6.Identifies ways to improve work process
and improve patient and customer satisfaction utilizing therapeutic
communication with family including recommendations for support
groups, providing information and resources. Makes recommendations
to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in
support of the overall goals of the NNICU and Parkland.7.Stays
abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in
nursing practice by attending seminars/workshops, reading
professional journals and actively participating in professional
organizations. Maintains State of Texas Licensure as a Registered
Nurse, plus any additional required licensures/certifications.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.8.Seeks and
utilizes direction from more experienced staff and team members as
needed. May work 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 NNICU and Parkland.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 #906728-en_US. Posted job title: RN Spec - NICUAbout Parkland
Health and Hospital SystemMissionWe 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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