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Position: Sr Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty
Dept: OB/GYN Emergency Services
Shift: FT Nights; including rotating weekends
Primary Purposes:
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.
Job Summary:
- Participates in the development and implementation of new protocols, nursing programs, policies and procedures specific to their clinical area and which support the standards, missions, goals and objectives of the Parkland.
- Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences. Maintains positive working relationships are maintained with all Parkland internal and external customers, employees, etc. Serves as a resource for patients, physicians and other healthcare team members. Serves as resource for specific clinical patient care issues. Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal communication facilitating development of a therapeutic relationship and environment that promotes wellness. 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.
- 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. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Maintains and updates knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, and appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.
- Performs appropriate patient assessments including continuous surveillance as indicated. Recognizes changes in patients condition and provides appropriate interventions as necessary. Consults with other team members as required, notified providers to report changes in patient condition and implements orders in a timely manner. Exercises independent judgment in providing safe nursing care to the stable, critically unstable, and critically stable patients.
- Provides thorough assessments of these body systems and documents appropriately. Provides safe medication administration using the patients six (6) rights, provides maintenance and management of intra-venous (IV) access, performs Point of Care (POC) testing, demonstrates safe infection control practices, invasive hemodynamic monitoring and provides emergency resuscitation management of patient.
- Completes appropriate documentation. Maintains accurate and timely entries and notations in patient care records and hospital documents. Generates unique reports and data collection to support the missions and objectives of the OB GYN Emergency Services and Parkland.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
- Identifies ways to improve work process and improve patient and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor and implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of the OB GYN Emergency Services and Parkland.
- 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.
- Assists other staff in providing direction and leadership to licensed and non-licensed staff. Participates in information exchanges with nursing and other Parkland staff that support the standards, missions, goals and objectives of the department and Parkland. Provides appropriate hand off any time care is relinquished. Serves as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members. Serves on rotation as Charge Nurse.
- Prepares and conducts an in-service educational program for the OB GYN Emergency Services Department at least once per year.
- Serves on various interdisciplinary committees as assigned.
- Any duties deemed competent.
Minimum Qualifications:
- ASN or BSN Degree from an accredited Professional School of Nursing.
- Current/Valid State of TX RN license or valid temporary permit; or valid Compact RN license in good standing without stipulations.
- Two (2) years of direct registered nursing experience in OB/GYN and/or Emergency Department within the last 2 years.
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:
*Please note, all required certifications must be more than 30 days from expiration from start date.
- Valid/Current Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider certification, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association; American Red Cross; or Military Training Network.
- Valid/Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS), and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association; American Red Cross; or Military Training Network.
- May be required to have additional specialty certifications.
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.
