Nurse Home Visitor- Post Natal Nhvp - Ft Days

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.

Position: Nurse Home Visitor- Post Natal NHVP

Dept: Post Natal NHV Program

Shift: Exempt; FT Days

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.

Why Parkland Health?

When you embark on a career at Parkland, you have the opportunity to apply your skills, and advance your career goals. Many of Parkland's specialty areas have garnered national achievements in care, research, and technological innovation. We understand that the people of Parkland are the key to our success, and we support our employees with the tools and resources they need to excel.  

One of the reasons we are successful is because our work environment thrives with people from a wide range of cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds and from all walks of life. When you bring your perspective to Parkland Health, you’ll find an inclusive setting that supports and respects you and your talents. 

Be an essential part of our core purpose—the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care and discover why Forbes named us 2022 "Best Employer by State", "America's Best Employer for New Grads", and "Best Employer for Diversity"!   

Inside Parkland Culture

Benefits:

• Medical - Active Day 1 of hire
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Mandatory Savings Plan 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Personal Leave
• Annie's Place - Complimentary Backup Weekend Childcare (0-6yrs)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health Center
• Employee Pharmacy Services
• Onsite Dental Services
• And more!

Job Summary:

•  Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
•  Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSN Degree from an accredited Professional School of Nursing.
• Current/Valid State of TX RN license or valid temporary permit; or valid Compact RN license in good standing without stipulations.
• One (1) to two (2) year's direct registered nurse experience in maternal/child health, public health and/or home visitation.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Current/Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification card upon hire and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association,  American Red Cross, or  Military Training Network.
• Current/Valid State of TX Class C Driver License.
• Current/Valid Automatic Background Check through Texas Department of Family and Protective Services upon hire and required completion every 2 years.
• May be required to have additional specialty certifications.

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.