Licensed Vocational Nurse

Nexus Health Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Houston to deliver direct nursing care. The role requires compliance with state nursing guidelines, excellent patient assessment skills, and current certification. The candidate will work under supervision and collaborate effectively with a healthcare team, providing care that enhances patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas required.
• Preferred experience of at least 2 years in acute/post-acute care.
• Certified in BLS and required additional certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under supervision.
• Document patient histories and progress.
• Coordinate care with clinical departments.

Skills

Medication compliance

Basic drug calculations

Patient assessment

Professional growth

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State

Tools

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

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Position Summary

Under the Registered Nurse/House Supervisor's direct supervision, the LVN provides direct nursing care in accordance with the laws governing nursing practice.

Position Summary

Under the Registered Nurse/House Supervisor's direct supervision, the LVN provides direct nursing care in accordance with the laws governing nursing practice.

Job-specific Responsibilities

• Ensures that the scope of duties and services provided is consistent and within the state nursing practice guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of individual patients' histories, current progress, and treatment goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate nursing decisions when assessing patients/residents.
• Complies with established medication policies and procedures.
• Effectively operates and troubleshoots commonly utilized equipment.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Receives telephone orders from the Licensed Independent Practitioner and completes orders per established policies and procedures.
• Reassess patients per established policies and procedures to identify progress and trends that require intervention or reporting to the Licensed Independent Practitioner.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform basic drug calculations.
• Participates in rounds when appropriate.
• Accepts patient assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Coordinates care with ancillary clinical departments to provide optimal patient care.
• Coordinates and oversees care delivered by certified nursing assistants.
• Ensures patient weights are performed and documented for patients as ordered
• Enhances professional growth by attending seminars or further educational opportunities.
• Actively seeks out opportunities for professional advancement.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient status with the implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Verbalizes the Licensed Vocational Nurse role in patient emergency situations and cardiopulmonary arrest.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which providing care.
  
  

Experience

• Preferred at least two (2) years of experience in an acute/post-acute hospital setting.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• Maintain current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which performing duties.
• Must be certified in BLS upon hire date.
• Must be certified in ACLS and PALS within forty-five (45) days of hire date.
• Patient de-escalation training (SAMA) is required within 30 days of hire.
• Maintain current certification in good standing during employment.
• Attends aggressive behavioral management training as required by the facility.
  
  

Night Shift 6:45PM - 7:15AM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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