ICU/PCU LVN/LPN - Compassionate Critical-Care Nurse

Emerus Holdings, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will carry out the patient’s plan of care, administer medications, document care, and perform focused assessments in accordance with state practice acts and organizational policies. The role requires active LVN/LPN licensure, BLS/ACLS, 2 years of acute care experience, and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in the state where you practice.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of LVN/LPN experience in an acute care setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required.
• Pedagogy IV Certification Course must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication.
• Pennsylvania LVN's: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs as directed by the RN and the patient’s plan of care.
• Performs assigned responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient care that reflect the plan of care.
• Completes focused patient assessments in accordance with state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies.
• Administers medications in accordance with organization’s policies.
• Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Adheres to infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

English fluency

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Emerus Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will carry out the patient’s plan of care, administer medications, document care, and perform focused assessments in accordance with state practice acts and organizational policies. The role requires active LVN/LPN licensure, BLS/ACLS, 2 years of acute care experience, and English fluency.