Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Gynecology Clinic - Full Time - Days
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
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 Purpose Responsible for providing total
nursing care for assigned patients, under the guidance of a
Registered Nurse, in order to ensure quality care. Minimum
Specifications Education - 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 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 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 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. Responsibilities 1. 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. 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.
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