PDN RN or LVN - Dallas, TX 75228

Viva Pediatrics•Dallas, TX

About The Position

PDN RN/LVN - 18-year-old, GB/ Trach/Vent | Sun-Sat (7a-7p) Sun-Sat (7p-7a) VIVA Pediatrics is a pediatric home health services agency with a specialty in private duty nursing, skills nursing visits and therapy for infants and children (ages birth through 20 years of age). Our dedicated staff works together as a team to provide high-quality care to medically fragile children. We are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides quality of patient care in accordance with developed care plan and physician’s orders Provides skilled nursing care that conforms with Agency patient care and general medical policies Complies will all policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook Documents care provided per state and agency requirements Responsible to submit documentation of care provided per agency policy Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of individual patient plan of care Communicates with Supervising Registered Nurse any patient incidents, changes in condition, hospitalizations/ER visits and medication questions Facilitates coordination of care within the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and physicians Implements and maintains Standard Precautions per agency policy Demonstrates use of Proper Body Mechanics Responsible for proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws Follows all privacy policies and maintains the confidentiality of protected healthcare information (PHI) Coordinates schedule with office staff Punctual and dependable attendance to assigned shifts Works with HR and branch personnel to maintain personnel file up to date Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board – Nurse license Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Current Texas State Licensure as a Licensed LVN or RN or a Licensed LVN or RN from an approved compact state with the Texas Board of Nursing
At least 1 year of work experience or 6 months pediatric home health as a licensed RN or LVN
CPR Certification
Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Provides quality of patient care in accordance with developed care plan and physician’s orders
Provides skilled nursing care that conforms with Agency patient care and general medical policies
Complies will all policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook
Documents care provided per state and agency requirements
Responsible to submit documentation of care provided per agency policy
Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of individual patient plan of care
Communicates with Supervising Registered Nurse any patient incidents, changes in condition, hospitalizations/ER visits and medication questions
Facilitates coordination of care within the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and physicians
Implements and maintains Standard Precautions per agency policy
Demonstrates use of Proper Body Mechanics
Responsible for proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws
Follows all privacy policies and maintains the confidentiality of protected healthcare information (PHI)
Coordinates schedule with office staff
Punctual and dependable attendance to assigned shifts
Works with HR and branch personnel to maintain personnel file up to date
Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board – Nurse license
Performs other duties as required