Pediatric LVN

Company: Medical City Dallas
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Medical City Dallas our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Pediatric LVN to join our healthcare family.Benefits Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.\nFertility and family building benefits through Progyny\nFree counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing\nFamily support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts\n401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nRetirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships\nEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)\nColleague recognition program\nTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)\n Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.\n At Medical City Dallas, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Pediatric LVN opportunity.Job Summary and Qualifications Perform directed practice under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or physician within the scope of the Licensed Vocational Nurse as defined by the Board of Nurse Examiners. Provider of Care: - Assist in the determination of predictable healthcare needs of clients within structured healthcare settings who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. - Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal directed, and age specific care. - Collect data and perform focused nursing assessments. - Participate in the planning of nursing care needs for patients, and in modifying the nursing care plan for assigned patients. - Implement appropriate aspects of care within the LVN scope of practice, including compliance with other laws applicable to the practice setting. - Implement the teaching plan for patients with common health problems and well defined learning needs. - Provide direct basic care to assigned multiple patients in structured settings. - Assist in the evaluation of the patient's responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions. - Utilize a problem-solving approach as the basis for decision making in practice. Coordinator of Care: - Assign specific tasks, activities and functions and maintain appropriate supervision of unlicensed personnel in structured health setting for patients with predictable health care needs. Member of a Profession: - Assume accountability and responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to patients. - Act as a patient advocate to maintain a safe environment of care for patients. - Demonstrate behaviors that promote development of positive outcomes in relation to the practice of vocational nursing. - Participate in the management of information and use therapeutic communication in the clinical practice environment. - Demonstrate commitment to be an effective member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. - Treat all patients and families with dignity, respect and appreciation of their lifestyle, language, religion and culture. - Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Other duties as assigned What qualifications you will need:Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start datePALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateLicensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) in the state of TexasA minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care hospital within the last 3 yearsPediatric experience preferred This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved). Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.\nHCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Pediatric LVN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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