Licensed Vocational Nurse - COPC Float Pool - PRN

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Moody Outpatient Center. The role involves responsible total nursing care for patients and effective communication with staff and families. Candidates must have a current LVN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include administering treatments, maintaining patient records, and ensuring supplies for care are managed. This position offers a PRN schedule allowing for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Current valid LVN license or temporary LVN license from Texas Board of Nursing required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from recognized organizations is mandatory.
• One year of nursing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care for assigned patients.
• Screen and prioritize patients based on medical issues.
• Administer treatments as directed by physician.
• Maintain patient records according to protocols.
• Ensure proper supplies for patient care are available.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Nursing skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Job description

Location: Moody Outpatient Center 4th Floor

Schedule: PRN

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.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience.

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
• Must have current Hearing and Vision Screening Certificate within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job.
• Must have a valid Texas Class C Driver License.

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

• 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.
• Administers specific patient treatments, such as drawing blood, administering I.V. solutions, and providing wound care, as directed by physician and nursing/medical staff supervisor.
• 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.
• Assists with precepting (training, motivating, and supervising) new employees and students as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains records, including patient records and discharge orders, according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital staff to ensure the workflow is coordinated and patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.
• 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.
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing both patient areas and medical instruments to ensure an appropriate healthcare environment.
• Assists with developing annual goals and objectives for the nursing area that support the missions and objectives of nursing at Parkland.
• Sets up patient appointments and referrals for further testing and follow-up care as needed.
• Assists with transporting patients as needed.

Requisition ID: 987321