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Form of workInterested 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
- Nurse Home Visitors provide high quality nursing care to patients in their home.
- The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery, that focuses on a particular patient population(s)/specific health condition, by the health care team.
- Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response.
- The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays.
- The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition, and the competencies of the employee.
Minimum Specifications Education
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Experience
- Must have one to two years experience in maternal/child health, public health or home visitation.
Equivalent Education and/or Experience
None
Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Cost Centers: 74030 Nurse Family Partnership, 84730 NFP-PCHP, 88550 Post Natal NHV, Program, 60620 CHNA-eMCAP
- Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN 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 a Texas Class C Driver License Upon hire and every 2 years complete an Automatic Background Check through Texas Department of Family and Protective Services May be required to have additional specialty certifications Required Tests for Placement
Skills or Special Abilities
- Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards 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 self-directed and capable of priority setting and problem solving.
- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
- Must have reliable vehicle transportation for home visits.
- Must be able to maintain a driving record that meets the criteria established by Parkland procedures.
- Must be familiar with traffic regulations and locations in the surrounding areas.
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.
