PDN RN or LVN - Plano, Tx 75074

Viva Pediatrics • Plano, TX

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About The Position

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

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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• In-house Training
• Bonus Incentives
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k)
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed