Registered Nurse Acute Care- 8 General Medicine

Location: Acute Care Hospital Tower

Our dynamic 56-bed Medical/Surgical unit opening in October of 2026 is designed to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The unit features 20 double-occupancy rooms and 16 private rooms, supporting a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels.

With dedicated and engaged leadership, the unit will foster a strong culture of support, accountability, and professional growth. We prioritize teamwork and collaboration, recognizing that exceptional patient outcomes are achieved through effective communication and mutual respect among staff.

This is an ideal environment for adaptable and motivated nurses who thrive in a fast-paced setting. Flexibility is essential, as patient needs and priorities shift frequently. Staff members are empowered to think critically, support one another, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.

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.
- Prefer specialty certification at hire or within one year of placement in job classification.

Experience
- If less than 9 months experience, a Nurse residency is required. LVN experience does not waive this requirement. Applies to the following:
- 61300 - Observation Unit
- 76050 - Urgent Care Center
- 60270 - Hospitalist Medicine
- 60350 - Hospitalist B
- 60380 - Hospitalist A
- 60410 - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
- 60440 - Medicine Secure Unit
- 60470 - General Medicine
- 60480 - Medicine Specialties
- 60510 - General Medicine/Cardiology
- 60520 - Neuroscience Acute Care
- 61550 - Inpatient Rehab
- 71100 - Constant Observation-Medicine
- 60460 - Nurse Residency
- 60210 - General Surgery
- 60230 - Ortho A
- 60240 - Burn Acute Care
- 60700 - Plastic Surgery
- 60860 - 8 A Gyn Onc
- 62330 - OB/GYN Emergency Services
- 63220 - Mother/Baby MFM

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

Required Tests for Placement:

None

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.
• 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.
• As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs appropriate patient assessments, admission criteria, identification and implementation of appropriate clinical interventions, discharge planning, interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes critical thinking skills and recognizes emergency situations and provides appropriate nursing interventions. Completes appropriate documentation by maintaining 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 assigned Med/Surg department and Parkland.
• 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 assigned Med/Surg department and Parkland.
• Identifies ways to improve work process and improve patient and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the assigned Med/Surg department 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.

Requisition ID: 989719