New Graduate Nurse at Parkland Health Center

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care after completing a nursing program and before licensure. Will be required to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation of an accredited school of nursing to remain employed in a HSO in the state of Missouri. Educates patients and families on how to manage illness or injury, including post-treatment home care and medication administration. Uses critical thinking to assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial and emotional needs. Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Evaluates patient response and modifies plan of care accordingly. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance, and participates in professional development.