Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $32-50 per hour
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 26, 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 Association o American Red Cross o
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 Home Visitor
(NHV) is responsible for providing comprehensive community health
nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse
Home Visitor (NHV) Program. The NHV is responsible for maintaining
highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the
NHV model, and to policies procedures, guidelines and standards of
NHV of Parkland Health and Hospital System. The NHV reports to the
NHV 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
NHV 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 NHV education. Actively engages in
skill building to meet all Nurse 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.Parkland Health and
Hospital Systems Job ID #902867-en_US. Posted job title: Nurse Home
Visitor- Post Natal NHVPAbout 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.
Keywords: Parkland Health and Hospital System, Mesquite , Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $32-50 per hour, Healthcare , Mesquite, Texas
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