Nurse Home Visitor-Nurse Family Partnership - Bilingual Encouraged to Apply

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

**Please note: This role involves driving full-time (100% of the time).

Primary Purpose:

Nurse Home Visitors provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes.The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery, which focuses on a particular patient population(s)/specific health condition, by the health care team.Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response.The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients in transitioning through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays.The RN delegates interventions to healthcare personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition, and the competencies of the employee.

Why Parkland Health?

At Parkland Health, we believe that our success is built on the dedication, passion, and unique perspectives of our team members. When you join us, you're not just starting a job - you're beginning a meaningful career that supports your personal growth and professional aspirations.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is encouraged to reach their full potential. At Parkland, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals in nationally recognized specialty areas, and be part of a culture that supports learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Our team members don't just work here-they thrive here, making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Join us, and see why your career matters here!

Inside Parkland Health Culture

Benefits:

• Medical - Active Day 1 of hire
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Mandatory Savings Plan
• Paid Personal Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Dental Services
• Employee Health Center
• Employee Pharmacy Services
• And more!

Job Summary:

• Responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families. The NHV is responsible for maintaining highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the program model, policies, procedures, and guidelines of Parkland Health.
• Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals. Conducts community outreach of potential program patients.
• Develops patient plan of care and communicates plan of care to patients and their families. Ensures implementation of plans to maximize quality and continuity of patient care.
• Collaborates with all multidisciplinary team members to maximize patient health care outcomes. Consults and collaborates with the Nurse Manager and the team during case conferences in the interest of providing optimal patient care.
• Depending on department, may complete nursing assessment of an antepartum, postpartum, postnatal, newborn, infant, and toddler.
• Monitors the patients progress and intervenes as necessary to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused,
• Facilitates prenatal and/or postpartum depression screening with patients and makes referrals for ongoing services as appropriate.
• Maintains a positive relationship with healthcare providers, community partners, patients and their families to ensure optimum care is provided.
• Completes nursing documentation in accordance with model guidance and Parkland Health policy and procedures.
• Cooperates in review and analysis of documentation and data for achievements and areas of improvement.
• Engages in special projects and serves on committees, as assigned.
• Will be required to visit varying patient home environments.
• Will be required to abide by local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to vehicle operation. Adherence to Parkland Health policies, procedures, and guidelines involving safe driving and vehicle operations.
• Any duties deemed competent.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSN Degree from an accredited professional school of nursing.
• Two (2) years of registered nurse (RN) experience in maternal/child health.
• Experience in public health, or home visitation is preferred.
• Fluent in English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Must have valid Class C Texas Driver License
• Current/Valid, RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or valid Compact State RN license in good standing without any restrictions.
• Current/Valid healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification card at time of hire, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• May be required to have additional specialty certifications.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.