Licensed Vocational Nurse - COPC Float Pool - PRN

Parkland Health; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 33 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Parkland Health is seeking a PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide total nursing care under guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will screen patients, administer treatments, educate patients and families, and assist with precepting staff in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited VN program, TX LVN license (or compact), and current BLS. Strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to nursing standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and/or licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as an LVN.
• Minimum of one year of experience required.
• Current LVN license or temporary LVN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or valid Compact LVN license.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.

Responsabilités

• Screens and prioritizes patients, ensuring timely treatment per physician orders and policies.
• Administers treatments such as drawing blood, IV solutions, and wound care as directed.
• Educates patients and families; reinforces education initiated by the RN.
• Assists with precepting new staff and students as directed.
• Maintains patient records and discharge orders per procedures.
• Fosters positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Ensures supplies are available and may assist with ordering and stocking.
• Prepares and sterilizes patient areas and instruments to maintain a safe environment.
• Assists with annual goals for the nursing area and with referrals for care.
• Coordinates patient appointments and transports as needed.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Formation

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Texas

Description du poste

SCHEDULE: PRN

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for providing total nursing care for assigned patients, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, in order to ensure quality care.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and/or licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have current, valid LVN license or temporary LVN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact LVN license.
• Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care and clinical area specific standards.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, management, patient, and families.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of appropriate nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Screens and prioritizes patients with regard to medical problems, ensuring that appropriate treatment is delivered in a timely manner per physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Administers specific patient treatments, such as drawing blood, administering I.V. solutions, and providing wound care, as directed by physician and nursing/medical staff supervisor.
• Identifies and meets educational needs of patients and families by communicating and distributing appropriate information as needed. Reinforces patient/family education teaching that was initiated by RN.
• Assists with precepting (training, motivating, and supervising) new employees and students as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains records, including patient records and discharge orders, according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital staff to ensure the workflow is coordinated and patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.
• Ensures that appropriate supplies are available for individual patient care by gathering all necessary items together in advance. May assist with ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing both patient areas and medical instruments to ensure an appropriate healthcare environment.
• Assists with developing annual goals and objectives for the nursing area that support the missions and objectives of nursing at Parkland.
• Sets up patient appointments and referrals for further testing and follow-up care as needed.
• Assists with transporting patients as needed.