Nurse Manager; RN - Mother Baby - at Parkland Health and Hospital System Dallas,TX Job Dallas area,Texas USA,Nursing

Position: Nurse Manager (RN) - Mother Baby - FT Days at Parkland Health and Hospital System Dallas, TX

Nurse Manager (RN) - Mother Baby - FT Days job at Parkland Health and Hospital System. Dallas, TX.

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

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.

Minimum Specifications Education

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

Experience

Must have four years of professional nursing experience.

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 current NRP certification within 90 days of hire or placement in the role.
Certification must be from one of the following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

Provides care to 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.
Must be capable of serving as a clinical resource for staff.
Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of assigned department operations including policies, personnel and budget management.
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse population of physicians, patients, nursing staff, management and administration.
Must be capable of leadership and have effective organization skills.
Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

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,…

Nurse Manager; RN - Mother Baby - at Parkland Health and Hospital System Dallas, TX