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The Lifecare Hospitals Of Dallas, located in Dallas, TX, is a health care institution that offers medical and surgical treatment. The Hospital provides emergency care for injuries, sudden illnesses, and severe illnesses in Dallas. It also offers laboratory and diagnostic services, scheduled surgeries, labor and delivery services, recovery services, and inpatient treatment. The Hospital also offers support services, such as home nursing, family support, prescription services, and family support services.

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<body><h3>Wound Care RN - Dallas, TX</h3><br/><div class="right-col html-editor-content">
<p>We have an immediate opportunity for <strong>Wound Care RNs.</strong></p><p><strong>General Summary: </strong>The Wound Care Specialist has the responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound care. Provides direct patient care and education to assigned patients. The Wound Care Specialist is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.</p><p><strong>Patient Population:</strong> Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older).</p><p><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></p><ol> <li>Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Wound Care Specialist competency checklist.</li> <li>Provides consultation and assistance to staff/caregivers regarding wound management of patients with potential or actual alteration in skin integrity (per state guidelines if LPN/LVN).</li> <li>Assesses patient to determine etiological factors for skin breakdown (per state guidelines if LPN/LVN). Develops comprehensive wound management plan and assists staff in wound care when indicated.</li> <li>Serves as a primary wound care educator for patients / families with wound care issues.</li> <li>Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in LifeCare’s policies and procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration, adhering to LifeCare’s policies and procedures.</li> <li>Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills.</li> <li>Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.</li></ol><p><em>This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Supervision:</strong>  Oversees and directs delegated functions of LPN’s/LVNs, CNAs and Patient Care Technicians.</p><p><strong>Experience:  </strong>Two (2) years of experience in an acute or LTACH setting is preferred.</p><p><strong>Education: </strong>Bachelor’s degree or combination of an Associate’s degree in an approved Registered Nurse program and meaningful and appropriate experience</p><p><strong>Licensure/Certification:  </strong>Current Registered Nurse license in the state where practicing is required. Current BLS certification is required. ACLS certification within 6 months of hire is required.  CWON and Hyperbaric Technologist certification is preferred. All Wound Care RNs must maintain current licensure, ACLS and BLS certifications while employed with LifeCare Hospitals.</p>
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Wound Care RN - Dallas, TX We have an immediate opportunity for Wound Care RNs.General Summary: The Wound Care Specialist has the responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound care. Provides direct patient care and education to assigned patients. The Wound Care Specialist is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.Patient Population: Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older).Essential Functions: Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Wound Care Specialist competency checklist. Provides consultation and assistance to staff/caregivers regarding wound management of patients with potential or actual alteration in skin integrity (per state guidelines if LPN/LVN). Assesses patient to determine etiological factors for skin breakdown (per state guidelines if LPN/LVN). Develops comprehensive wound management plan and assists staff in wound care when indicated. Serves as a primary wound care educator for patients / families with wound care issues. Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in LifeCare’s policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration, adhering to LifeCare’s policies and procedures. Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills. Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Requirements Supervision: Oversees and directs delegated functions of LPN’s/LVNs, CNAs and Patient Care Technicians.Experience: Two (2) years of experience in an acute or LTACH setting is preferred.Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of an Associate’s degree in an approved Registered Nurse program and meaningful and appropriate experienceLicensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse license in the state where practicing is required. Current BLS certification is required. ACLS certification within 6 months of hire is required. CWON and Hyperbaric Technologist certification is preferred. All Wound Care RNs must maintain current licensure, ACLS and BLS certifications while employed with LifeCare Hospitals. Share 

<body><h3>Nurse Manager - Dallas, TX</h3><br/><div class="right-col html-editor-content">
<p>We have an immediate opportunity for <strong>Nurse Managers.</strong></p><p><strong>General Summary:</strong> The Nurse Manager assists in the organization, development, management and administration of day to day nursing activities. The Nurse Manager remains active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.</p><p><strong>Patient Population:</strong> Has contact with patients in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in the adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older) populations.</p><p><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></p><ol> <li>In collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer, if applicable, reviews schedules to ensure adequate staffing on all shifts and units for the provision of safe, quality patient care.</li> <li>Collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer, if applicable, to adjust staff as necessary by transferring individual staff members from one unit to another, arranging and approving necessary overtime and/or unscheduled shifts, calls in relief staff.</li> <li>Ensures that rounds are made on all patient care units to determine adequacy of planning and implementation of care.</li> <li>Assesses problem situations, and after thorough investigation, plans and implements corrective action.</li> <li>Assists the nursing units in direct patient care as needed to ensure quality patient care.</li> <li>Coordinates and facilitates all hospital activities in the event of a disaster, in accordance with the hospital’s Disaster Plan.</li> <li>The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position requirements are demonstrated through the successful completion of competencies established for the position, to include population served, and other special needs of patients or customers, served by the department.</li> <li>Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.</li> <li>Regular attendance and timeliness is required.</li></ol><p><em>This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Supervision: </strong>Supervises the function and the employees of the Nursing Department.</p><p><strong>Experience: </strong>Two to five years of nursing experience in an acute clinical environment setting including previous supervisory experience.</p><p><strong>Education: </strong>Bachelor’s degree, or combination of an Associate’s degree in an approved Registered Nurse program and meaningful and appropriate experience.</p><p><strong>Licensure/Certification: </strong>Current Registered Nurse license in the state where practicing is required. Current BLS certification is required and ACLS certification is required within six (6) months of hire. The Nurse Manager must maintain current licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications while employed with LifeCare Hospitals.</p>
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Nurse Manager - Dallas, TX We have an immediate opportunity for Nurse Managers.General Summary: The Nurse Manager assists in the organization, development, management and administration of day to day nursing activities. The Nurse Manager remains active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.Patient Population: Has contact with patients in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in the adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older) populations.Essential Functions: In collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer, if applicable, reviews schedules to ensure adequate staffing on all shifts and units for the provision of safe, quality patient care. Collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer, if applicable, to adjust staff as necessary by transferring individual staff members from one unit to another, arranging and approving necessary overtime and/or unscheduled shifts, calls in relief staff. Ensures that rounds are made on all patient care units to determine adequacy of planning and implementation of care. Assesses problem situations, and after thorough investigation, plans and implements corrective action. Assists the nursing units in direct patient care as needed to ensure quality patient care. Coordinates and facilitates all hospital activities in the event of a disaster, in accordance with the hospital’s Disaster Plan. The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position requirements are demonstrated through the successful completion of competencies established for the position, to include population served, and other special needs of patients or customers, served by the department. Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations. Regular attendance and timeliness is required.This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Requirements Supervision: Supervises the function and the employees of the Nursing Department.Experience: Two to five years of nursing experience in an acute clinical environment setting including previous supervisory experience.Education: Bachelor’s degree, or combination of an Associate’s degree in an approved Registered Nurse program and meaningful and appropriate experience.Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse license in the state where practicing is required. Current BLS certification is required and ACLS certification is required within six (6) months of hire. The Nurse Manager must maintain current licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications while employed with LifeCare Hospitals. Share 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - Day Shift - Dallas, TX</h3><br/><div class="right-col html-editor-content">
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="text-align:center">Up to $55 / hour</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="text-align:center">$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time New Hires with 2 years of experience</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p><strong>As healthcare professionals, we are driven by a shared desire to help others.</strong></p><p>Through medicine, technology and basic human compassion, we have the power to bring hope, comfort and healing to people in their hour of need.</p><p>At all of the LifeCare Family of Hospitals, we never forget the importance of our mission and the responsibility that comes with it. We are dedicated to achieving better health for our patients by treating each person's body, mind and soul</p><p>A national leader in long term acute care, LifeCare was built on the belief that early and aggressive intervention, coupled with a personalized treatment plan, can maximize a patient's potential for recovery.</p><p>We have an immediate opportunity for <strong>Registered Nurses Day Shifts</strong></p><p><span><strong>General Summary</strong>: The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and provides nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient’s progression toward optimal health. The RN provides, directs and guides patient/family teaching and discharge planning to prepare the patient for self, home or further professional care. The RN is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.</span></p><p><br/><strong>Patient Population</strong>: Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older).</p><p><br/><strong>Essential Functions</strong>:<br/>1. Demonstrates proper utilization of the nursing process and performs skills reflected and validated by the RN competency checklist.<br/>2. Assists other RN’s, LPN/LVN’s, PCT’s and CNA's in the care of the patient.<br/>3. Plans patient care for assigned shift to facilitate proper utilization of time, resources, manpower, and supplies to ensure patient receives appropriate, quality care.<br/>4. Performs 24-hour Chart Checks as assigned to ensure that orders are written, signed and taken off properly as per LifeCare policy and procedure.<br/>5. Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the Charge Nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in LifeCare’s policies and procedures.<br/>6. Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration, adhering to LifeCare’s policies and procedures.<br/>7. Completes documentation and communicates concisely adhering to the nursing standards of practice.<br/>8. Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><em><span>This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.</span></em></p>
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<p><strong>Experience</strong>: Six to twelve months of experience in a clinical setting<br/><strong>Education</strong>: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing<br/><strong>Licensure/Certification</strong>:</p><ol> <li>Current RN license in state where currently practicing</li> <li>Current BLS certification</li> <li>Obtain ACLS within six months of hire date</li></ol>
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Registered Nurse - Day Shift - Dallas, TX Up to $55 / hour$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time New Hires with 2 years of experience As healthcare professionals, we are driven by a shared desire to help others.Through medicine, technology and basic human compassion, we have the power to bring hope, comfort and healing to people in their hour of need.At all of the LifeCare Family of Hospitals, we never forget the importance of our mission and the responsibility that comes with it. We are dedicated to achieving better health for our patients by treating each person's body, mind and soulA national leader in long term acute care, LifeCare was built on the belief that early and aggressive intervention, coupled with a personalized treatment plan, can maximize a patient's potential for recovery.We have an immediate opportunity for Registered Nurses Day ShiftsGeneral Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and provides nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient’s progression toward optimal health. The RN provides, directs and guides patient/family teaching and discharge planning to prepare the patient for self, home or further professional care. The RN is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.Patient Population: Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older).Essential Functions:1. Demonstrates proper utilization of the nursing process and performs skills reflected and validated by the RN competency checklist.2. Assists other RN’s, LPN/LVN’s, PCT’s and CNA's in the care of the patient.3. Plans patient care for assigned shift to facilitate proper utilization of time, resources, manpower, and supplies to ensure patient receives appropriate, quality care.4. Performs 24-hour Chart Checks as assigned to ensure that orders are written, signed and taken off properly as per LifeCare policy and procedure.5. Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the Charge Nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in LifeCare’s policies and procedures.6. Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration, adhering to LifeCare’s policies and procedures.7. Completes documentation and communicates concisely adhering to the nursing standards of practice.8. Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Requirements Experience: Six to twelve months of experience in a clinical settingEducation: Graduation from an accredited School of NursingLicensure/Certification: Current RN license in state where currently practicing Current BLS certification Obtain ACLS within six months of hire date Share 

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