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.
Please note that this position may occasionally require weekends, as needed.
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the daily management of assigned unit to include staff supervision and development, planning, budget, quality, and facility operations and coordinating patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
Benefits:
• Medical - Active Day 1 of hire
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Mandatory Savings Plan
• Paid Personal Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Employee Health Center
• Onsite Employee Dental Care
• Onsite Employee Pharmacy Services
• And more.
Minimum Specifications:
Education
• Must have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing.
Experience
• Must have four years of professional nursing experience.
• For the following cost center: 87780
• Must have Peritoneal Dialysis experience within the last 2 years prior to hire
• Must be familiar with CMS and Texas Administrative Codes regarding ESRD and Dialysis regulations
Preferred Experience:
• Emergency Department experience with managing a wide range of emergencies, including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and trauma cases in high-acuity, fast-paced hospital setting preferred.
• Previous experience in a teaching hospital or academic medical center preferred.
Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Please note, certification(s) must clearly indicate the expiration date and are valid for at least 30 days beyond the start date.
• Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or valid Compact RN license.
• Current/Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider certification card at the time of hire, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• For the following cost centers: 70440, 71010, 60080
• Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification a t the time of hire, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• For the following cost center: 60080
• Must have certification in Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN).
• Must maintain an instructor status in ACLS or TNCC or ATCN. Additionally, must become an instructor in either ATCN or TNCC within one year of hire or placement in the role.
• Must have and maintain a Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification or Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN).
• For the following cost centers: 60610, 62340, 60593
• Must have SAMA certification, levels 1-4 before first clinical orientation shift and no later than 30 days upon hire or placement in the role.
• For the following cost centers: 60240, 61250
• Must have current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 30 days of hire and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification a t the time of hire, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• For the following cost centers: 62290
• Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification at the time of hire, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. Current incumbents will have 30 days from 12/11/2024 attain the certification.
• Must have current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification within 30 days of hire or placement in the role, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. Current incumbents will have 30 days from 12/11/2024 attain the certification.
• Must have current Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification within 90 days from the date of hire or placement into the role to attain the certification, and the ability to maintain thereafter. Current incumbents will have 90 days from 12/11/2024 attain the certification.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.
• For the following cost centers: 60080, 62290
• Must have SAMA certification, levels 1-2 within 30 days upon hire or placement in the role, and the ability to maintain thereafter. Current incumbents will have 30 days from 12/11/2024 attain the certification.
• For the following cost centers: 62100, 62310
• Must have Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• For the following cost centers: 61250, 60240
• Must obtain Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Instructor Certification within 18 months of hire or placement in the role.
• For the following cost centers: 61920, 61930
• Must have Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring Training Intermediate from AWHONN upon hire or placement in the role.
• For the following cost centers: 63000,61920,63220,63210,63200
• Must have current NRP certification within 90 days of hire or placement in the role, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for managing daily unit activities to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. Communicates with physicians, social work, and other department staff to promote integrated, effective care. Serves as patient advocate, follows up on patient care issues and outcomes, oversees/arranges discharge support. Documents and supervises unit/patient information including charts, surveys, reports, research, correspondence, statistics, and quarterly reports to ensure efficient, accurate data.
• Selects, trains, supervises, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff. Assesses patient needs and staff capabilities, scheduling staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to internal and external customers. Ensures assigned staff receive opportunities to further their knowledge. Serves as a role model and resource. Evaluates staff competencies and delegates tasks effectively. Directs staff meetings, interviews, trains, counsels, and provides other personnel activities to ensure that clinical activities meet department and Parkland goals and mission objectives.
• Serves as a clinical resource, maintains skills, and promotes staff development. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the specialty area by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations and maintaining Texas RN licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Serves as an educational resource for patients, families, and Parkland staff. Responsible for maintaining Nursing Standards and Practices on the unit.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective unit procedures. Develops and evaluates staff activities to promote knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines, including The Joint Commission, that impact the unit and ensures compliance. Collaborates with Directors, Quality/Risk Management and Nursing Administration. Maintains communication on hospital wide practices through committee participation.
• Responsible for a collaborative work team to ensure positive working relationships. Communicates effectively with physicians, students, and other departments such as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Environmental and Linen Services. Maintains good communication with other hospitals, government/regulatory agencies, and community representatives.
• Responsible for performance improvement practices on the unit. Collaborates with staff, physicians, administration, and risk management to evaluate and improve patient services. Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows in the unit and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 01 June 2025
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