Home Health LVN PRN

877376 - Home Health; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

PPO medical plan day one

Paid Time Off day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Resumo da oferta

UT Southwestern is seeking a Home Health LVN PRN to provide experienced nursing care under supervision in a home health setting in the Dallas area. The role requires a graduate LVN with active Texas license and BLS certification, and ongoing professional nursing responsibilities in patient care, documentation, and family education.

The position emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care, adherence to standards, and collaboration with nursing leadership.

Qualificações

• Graduate of LVN program from an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years of post-high school education.
• LVN license and BLS certification; TX driver’s license with proof of insurance.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct nursing care and patient observation.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes.
• Maintains patient records and charts.
• Provides patient/family instruction on products and services.
• Performs IV therapy tasks and vascular access duties.
• Ensures safe, quality patient care meeting standards.

Formação académica

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from approved school of nursing.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description - Home Health LVN PRN (978259)

Job Description

Home Health LVN PRN - ( 978259 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide experienced para-professional nursing skills in treatment, care and safety of patients. Works within their scope of practice as defined by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from approved school of nursing.

• Experience
  1-2 years of post-high school education.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (LVN) LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE TX Driver's License and proof of driver's insurance

Preferred

• Experience
  2-3 years' experience in High Tech and Home care

JOB DUTIES

• Provides direct nursing care, including patient observation and delivery of prescribed treatments.
• Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of treatment.
• Provides instructions to patients/families for use of products and services utilizing nursing process to address learning needs.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids. Accesses IV delivery system; i.e., peripheral IV start, implant cath, vascular access devices, etc.
• Responsible for overall delivery of quality patient care that meets or exceeds established standards and provides assistance in activities to meet state and/or federal regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established standards.
• Participates in Organizational Quality Improvement Program (QAPI).
• Participates in in services and staff meetings.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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