Licensed Vocational Nurse -ARC Oak West

Parkland Health•Wynnewood, OK

19d

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides total nursing care for assigned patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to ensure quality care. The role follows the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, the multidisciplinary plan of care, and standards specific to the clinical area. The schedule is full-time days, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and/or licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, or hold a valid Compact LVN license.
Current, valid LVN license or temporary LVN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or valid Compact LVN license.
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Provide care in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical-area-specific standards.
Communicate effectively with staff, management, patients, and families at all levels.
Demonstrate patient-centered and patient-valued behaviors.
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

For Virtual Care Only: 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
For Virtual Care Only: 1 year of experience in care coordination and planning, chronic disease management, population health, and/or telehealth preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen and prioritize patients’ medical problems, ensuring appropriate treatment is delivered promptly according to physician orders and established policies and procedures.
Assist with inpatient or clinic coordination and patient flow, including treatments directed by physicians and nursing or medical staff, and discharge activities.
Maintain and follow applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, laws, and Joint Commission standards governing nursing processes.
Identify and meet patient and family education needs by communicating and distributing information; reinforce teaching initiated by an RN or NP.
Participate in community outreach activities, such as health fairs, community collaborations, or outreach clinics, as assigned.
Assist with precepting, training, motivating, and supervising new employees and students as directed by a supervisor.
Complete written and computer documentation according to established procedures and guidelines.
Consult with team members and provide patient-centered care while coordinating workflow and timely treatment for patients.
Gather necessary supplies in advance for patient care and assist with ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
Clean and sterilize patient areas and medical instruments.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations, implement improvements, and monitor results as appropriate.
Assist with developing annual nursing-area goals and objectives that support Parkland’s mission and objectives.
Keep current with developments and trends in nursing through seminars, workshops, professional journals, professional organizations, and maintaining licensure or certification; apply knowledge gained to current work practices.
Set up patient appointments and referrals for further testing and follow-up care as needed.
Assist with transporting patients as needed.
Develop effective internal controls to promote adherence to applicable laws, accreditation requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.
Seek advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.