LVN - Acute Response Clinic - Wynnwood - Full Time
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
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 PurposeResponsible for providing total nursing care
for assigned patients, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, in
order to ensure quality care.Minimum SpecificationsEducation- Must
be a graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and/or
licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a Licensed Vocational
Nurse; or have a valid Compact LVN License.Experience- None.Virtual
Care Only:-2 years healthcare experience preferred.-1 year of care
coordination and planning, chronic disease management, population
health, and/or telehealth
preferred.Certification/Registration/Licensure- Must have current,
valid LVN license or temporary LVN license from the Texas Board of
Nursing; or, valid Compact LVN 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-For COPC Only - 40270 -School Based
Health/Y&F, 40280 - Oak West, 40440- Pedi Primary Care Ctr,
40510- Community Seniors Care, 40530- Hatcher Station Health Ctr,
40540- Deharo Saldivar, 40550 - Bluitt Flowers Health Ctr, 40790 -
Grand Prairie Health Ctr., 40800- Irving Health Ctr., 4100 -
Southwest Dallas Health Ctr., 41500 - Vickery Health Ctr., 42000 -
Garland Health Ctr., 47000- Geriatrics, 47020 - Senior House Calls,
48000 - COPC Admin, 48040 - Float Staff Cont Ed, 72100 -PCIM
Clinic, 72210 - Family Practice, 84470 - Garland Pediatrics, 8650-
Acute Response - Wynnewood, 84660 - Acute Response - Bachman, 84710
- Jubilee Community, 88060 - RV Roman -Must have current Hearing
and Vision Screening Certificate within 90 days of hire and/or
placement in job. -Must have and maintain Texas Department of
Health Services Texas Radiation Control Act registration to use
audiometric equipment or must obtain within 90 days of placement in
role and maintain thereafter. School Based Health - Youth and
Family Services Only CC # 40270: Must have a valid Texas Class C
Driver LicenseSkills 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 able to
communicate effectively with all levels of staff, management,
patient, and families.- Must be able to demonstrate patient
centered/patient valued behaviors. -Must be able to demonstrate
knowledge of appropriate nursing skills.Responsibilities1. Screens
and prioritizes patients with regard to medical problems, ensuring
that appropriate treatment is delivered in a timely manner per
physician orders and established policies and procedures.2. Assists
with inpatient/clinic coordination and flow of patients to include
patient treatments as directed by physician and nursing/medical
staff, and/or discharge activities.3. Maintains and implements
knowledge of all the rules, regulations, policies, procedures,
guidelines, laws, and Joint Commission standards that impact and
govern nursing processes and ensures that their work practices are
in compliance.4. Identifies and meets educational needs of patients
and families by communicating and distributing appropriate
information as needed. Reinforces patient/family education teaching
that was initiated by RN or NP. May participate in community
outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations
or outreach clinics) as assigned.5. Assists with precepting
(training, motivating, and supervising) new employees and students
as directed by supervisor.6. Completes appropriate written and
computer documentation according to established procedures and
guidelines.7. Consults with other team members as required and
provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient
valued care while anticipating and accommodating patients,
families, physicians, and other system staff to ensure the workflow
is coordinated and patients receive timely and appropriate
treatment.8. Ensures that appropriate supplies are available for
individual patient care by gathering all necessary items together
in advance. May assist with ordering and stocking supplies as
needed.9. Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing both patient
areas and medical instruments to ensure an appropriate healthcare
environment.10. Identifies ways to improve work processes and
improve internal and external customer satisfaction. May assist
with developing annual goals and objectives for the nursing area
that support the mission and objectives. Makes recommendations to
supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in
support of the overall goals, objectives and mission of
Parkland.11. Stays abreast of the latest developments,
advancements, and trends in the field of nursing by attending
seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and maintaining
LVN licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work
practices.12. Sets up patient appointments and referrals for
further testing and follow-up care as needed.13. Assists in
transporting patients as needed.14. Virtual Care Only: -Actively
participates in proactive patient outreach utilizing motivational
interviewing approach to coach patients, support health behavior
change, and collaboratively set goals toward self-management,
self-efficacy, and activation. Instructs the patient on condition
management, behavioral support, and addresses emotional demands
while reinforcing care plan and follows ups. -Conducts a
comprehensive chart review with focus on inadvertent diagnostic
findings requiring follow up testing and closing gaps in care.
-Assists patients and families with health system navigation,
making appointments, patient advocacy, determination of community
resources to reduce barriers to care, and support set-up and
initiation of electronic communication modes (email, MyChart,
etc.).Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination
based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status,
political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to
our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco
and smoke-free campus.
Keywords: Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS), Dallas , LVN - Acute Response Clinic - Wynnwood - Full Time, Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
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