Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Parkland Health & Hospital
Grand Prairie, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) - Grand Prairie Health Center - Full Time

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 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 Nine (9) months of professional nursing experience preferred. If less than 9 months RN experience, a Nurse residency is required. LVN experience does not waive this requirement. 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 valid Compact RN license. Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification 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, 40510 Community Seniors Care, 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 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 basic computer literacy and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients. 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. 2. Maintains positive working relationships with all Parkland internal and external customers, employees, etc. Serve 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. Nearest Major Market: Dallas Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth Job Segment: Nursing, Registered Nurse, Healthcare Administration, Patient Care, Medical, Healthcare