Licensed Vocational Nurse

IRAAN GENERAL HOSPITAL; Iraan (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

IRAAN GENERAL HOSPITAL seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to perform routine nursing duties and assist with patient care in a local public health program or hospital. The nurse will interview patients, administer vaccines, take vital signs, maintain records, and support clinical operations.

Requires state licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications to be obtained within one year of hire, with ability to work under supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a vocational nurse in the state.
• BLS and ACLS or obtain within one year of hire.
• PALS or obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or relatives to obtain health history.
• Performs screening tests as prepared by education and experience.
• Maintains records and prepares oral reports.
• Contributes to community health understanding and service awareness.
• Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and drugs as policy allows.
• Takes vital signs and measurements (height/length, weight).
• Assembles materials and equipment for clinic sessions and maintains supplies.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and disposes of used supplies correctly.
• Administers medications according to agency policy.
• If in hospital, work under charge nurse (RN) in ER or medical-surgical floor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Observation skills

Documentation

Communication

Professional judgment

Accept supervision

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (state)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care in a local public health program or Hospital

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate health history and/or immunization status.
• Performs screening tests for which he or she has been prepared by education and experience.
• Maintains records and prepares oral reports.
• Contributes to the attainment of the goals of the unit by using contacts with individuals and community relationships to contribute to better public understanding of health services.
• Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and drugs as agency policies permit.
• Takes vital signs and measurements (i.e., height/length and weight).
• Assembles materials and equipment in preparation for clinic sessions and maintains adequate supplies.
• Cleans and maintains clinic/hospital equipment and disposes of used supplies correctly.
• Administers medications according to agency policy.
• If in a hospital setting work under charge nurse (RN) in ER or medical surgical floor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of and the ability to perform nursing procedures for which the vocational nursing course has provided the necessary degree of skill and judgment; performance shall be limited to those acts for which he or she has been prepared.
• Knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies.
• Ability to observe the general physical condition of patients to detect signs of abnormalities.
• Ability to record observations completely, accurately, legibly, and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over telephone.
• Ability to exercise tact, initiative, and good judgment in dealing with people.
• Ability to accept supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the physical ability to execute the full performance of the duties of the position.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and moving may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as a vocational nurse in the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)- or obtain within one year of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- or obtain within one year of hire
• Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) - or obtain within one year of hire