Licensed Vocational Nurse - Correctional Health

Parkland Health

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides total nursing care to assigned patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to ensure quality care. The position is located at Lew Sterrett Justice Center - Kays Tower and works a 6:00 AM–6:30 PM shift. The LVN screens and prioritizes patients, helps coordinate patient flow and treatment, provides patient-centered care, supports patient and family education, and completes clinical documentation. The role also includes maintaining a compliant healthcare environment, preparing and managing supplies, cleaning and sterilizing patient areas and medical instruments, arranging appointments and referrals, and assisting with patient transportation. The LVN may support the training of new employees and students and participate in community outreach activities as assigned.

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 a 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 plans 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.

Responsibilities

Screen and prioritize patients based on medical problems and ensure timely treatment in accordance with 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 knowledge of and comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, laws, and Joint Commission standards governing nursing processes.
Identify and address the educational needs of patients and families by communicating and distributing information, and 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 that supports coordinated workflow and timely, appropriate treatment.
Prepare necessary supplies for individual patient care and assist with ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
Clean and sterilize patient areas and medical instruments.
Identify ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations to a supervisor and implement or monitor results as appropriate.
Stay current with nursing developments and trends through seminars, workshops, professional journals, and maintenance of LVN licensure, and apply relevant knowledge to work practices.
Set up patient appointments and referrals for further testing and follow-up care as needed.
Assist with transporting patients as needed.