Clinic LPN - Specialty Clinic - FT (Days; no weekends)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS    
•    Performs basic nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
•    Liaison between the Specialist, their staff and DCH.
•    Collects patient data such as vital signs; notes how the patient looks and acts, or responds to stimuli, and reports this information accordingly.
•    Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages. 
•    Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
•    Administers certain prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. 
•    May be required to draw and collect blood samples and swabs from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
•    Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
•    Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. 
•    Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
•    Participates in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. 
•    Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•    Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program.
•    Must have current/valid Licensed Practical Nurse license from the state licensing board.
•    Must have current healthcare provider CPR (Basic Life Support) certification within 6 weeks of hire.
•    1 year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred.
•    Mandatory Reporter Training (adult and child) within 3 months of hire.

Technical Skills:
Ability to operate essential equipment and perform essential procedures in nursing department.  Demonstrates knowledge, abilities and skills required to perform a wide variety of nursing functions.  Mathematical ability necessary to compute drug dosages accurately.  Annual completion of unit specific competencies.

PC Competencies:
The incumbent must demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the Windows environment as well as ability to access and use information in meaningful ways.  The incumbent must have the ability to access, manipulate, organize, and relay information in meaningful ways using email, word processing, excel, and power point.   CPSI knowledge and resource.

Behavioral Competencies: 
Support Dallas County Hospital’s vision and mission; maintain confidentiality of all work information.
Demonstrates an ability to function successfully in a team environment; exhibit courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers; display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations; participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.  Understands and adheres to the Dallas County Hospital compliance policy.
DCH prohibits any retaliation, direct or indirect, against an employee who, in good faith, seeks help or reports known or suspected violations of the Code or related Policies.

Decision Making Latitude: 
Freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures and protocols and confers with the Director.

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