Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $32-50 per hour
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered
Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Dallas, Texas.Job
Description & Requirements
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
PURPOSEEstablishes and maintains an efficient, cost effective nurse
home visitation program focused on providing services identified
through the nursing assessment process to assist clients in
improving their health, well being, parenting skills and achieving
self sufficiency.--MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONSEducation:-Must have a
Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Experience:-Must have one to two
year's experience in maternal/child health, public health or home
visitation.--Certification/Registration/Licensure:-Must have
current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas
Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.-Must have current
healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the
following:o American Heart Associationo American Red Crosso
Military Training Network--Skills or Special Abilities:-Provides
care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current
State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, established protocols,
multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific
standards.-Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively
with a diverse group of patients, families and healthcare
staff.-Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of specific
patient populations, and be able to demonstrate knowledge of
disease processes affecting this group. -Must be able to
demonstrate a working knowledge of PC operations and the ability to
use word processing software in a Windows environment.-Must be able
to demonstrate a working knowledge of the regulations governing
Medicaid.-Must be self-directed and capable of priority setting and
problem solving.-Must be able to demonstrate patient
centered/patient valued behaviors.-Must be proficient in infant
physical assessments.--Responsibilities:1. The Nurse Family
Partnership (NFP) and Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) is responsible for
providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women
and their families eligible for the NFP Program. The NHV is
responsible for maintaining highest standards in clinical nursing
practice and adherence to the NFP model, and to policies
procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and of Parkland Health
and Hospital System. The NHV reports to the NFP Nurse Manager.2.
Develops and maintains community relationships to support client
referrals. Conducts community outreach of potential program
clients.3. Develops client plan of care and communicates plan of
care to clients and their families. Ensures implementation of plans
to maximize quality and continuity of client care. Completes
relevant records, intervening to optimize use of resources for cost
effective care, utilizing a community-based approach.4.
Collaborates with all multidisciplinary team members and with a
patient focus to implement the identified plan of care and
facilitate and maximize client health care outcomes. Consults and
collaborates with the Nurse Manager and the NFP team during case
conferences in the interest of providing optimal client services.5.
Monitors the patients progress, intervening as necessary and
appropriate to ensure that the plan of care and services provided
are client focused, high quality, and cost effective.6. Facilitates
postpartum/prenatal depression screening/counseling with clients
and makes referrals for ongoing services as appropriate. 7.
Maintains a positive relationship with physicians, nurses, other
health providers, social workers, clients and their families to
ensure that each client receives optimum care.8. Uses a
computerized database to verify and update information. Documents
encounters with clients to ensure that assessment information is
accurate and that each client--s needs are served in a timely,
efficient and cost effective manner.9. Cooperates in review and
analysis of the Efforts-to-Outcomes (ETO) reports for achievements
and areas of improvement.10. Identifies ways to improve work
processes and improve customer satisfaction, serving as a client
advocate to negotiate desirable client outcomes. Makes
recommendations to manager, implements and monitors results as
appropriate in support of the overall goals of the client.
Interacts with other members of Nurse Family Partnership program
team in ongoing program development, implementation and
evaluation.11. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules,
regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact nursing
practice. Develops effective internal controls that promote
adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program
requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and
private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to
ensure proper understanding.12. Stays informed on current health
care developments to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting
services. Completes all required NFP education. Actively engages in
skill building to meet all NFP Home Visitor competency
requirements. Stays abreast of the latest developments,
advancements, and trends in the field of nursing by attending
seminars, conferences, continuing education courses, reading
professional journals, and participating in professional
organizations. Maintains CPR certification and licensure as a
nurse, with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Integrates
knowledge gained into current work practices.13. Engages in special
projects, and serves on committees, as assigned.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.Parkland Health and Hospital Systems Job
ID #904048-en_US. Posted job title: Nurse Home Visitor-Nurse
FPAbout Parkland Health and Hospital SystemMissionWe will advance
wellness, relieve suffering, develop and educate.
VisionWe will advance health equity through excellence as a public
health system.
Parkland's values are the principles that guide us. They are
reflected in our actions. Our values are spelled simply as I CARE.I
CARE stands for:Integrity - I will be honest, trustworthy,
authentic, humble and transparent.Compassion and collaboration - I
will provide service in a spirit of empathy, concern and love. I
will work together with others to deliver excellent care for our
community.Accountability - I will hold myself and others
responsible for performance excellence, stewardship, and will
welcome feedback.Respect - I will value the unique and diverse
experiences of others and treat everyone with kindness and
humility.Equity - I will value the diversity of patients and
colleagues and strive to promote everyone's health, dignity, and
voice.
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