LVN – Home Health

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
This position works under general supervision of physician, mid-level provider and/or Registered Nurse to provide experienced para-professional nursing skills in treatment, care and safety of patients. Works within their scope of practice as defined by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from approved school of nursing.

• Experience
  1 year 1-2 years of post-high school education. and

• Licenses and Certifications
  (LVN) LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas required. and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT and
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE

Preferred

• Experience
  2 years 2-3 years’ experience in High Tech and Home care preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides direct nursing care, including patient observation and delivery of prescribed treatments.
• Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of treatment.
• Provides instructions to patients/families for use of products and services utilizing nursing process to address learning needs.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids. Accesses IV delivery system; i.e., peripheral IV start, implant cath, vascular access devices, etc.
• Responsible for overall delivery of quality patient care that meets or exceeds established standards and provides assistance in activities to meet state and/or federal regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established standards.
• Participates in Organizational Quality Improvement Program (QAPI).
• Participates in in services and staff meetings.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.