Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN; PRN)

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeshore; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeshore in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (PRN) to provide general nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and physicians, following orders and established standards.

The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention, and collaboration with the care team. Active LVN license and BLS are required; inpatient rehab experience is preferred. Flexibility for shifts and emergencies is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires LVN license and current BLS certification.
• Two years inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention standards and clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care to patients as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Implements medications and treatments as ordered and per nursing care plan written by the RN.
• Assists in development of individualized care plans and monitors patient responses.
• Reports patient care to supervisor and communicates problems and resolutions.
• Identifies patient problems and risks and contributes to intervention planning.
• Assists in patient teaching and self-care reinforcement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Infection prevention

Communication skills

Time management

Patient care coordination

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse license

BLS certification

Two years inpatient hospital experience

Tools

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Records management

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing general nursing care to patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with physician's orders and established standards and protocols. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

This is a PRN position .

Essential Functions:

• Provides skilled nursing care to patients as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Implements orders for medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and in accordance with nursing care plan as written by the Registered Nurse.
• Provides information to the Registered Nurse to assist in the development of an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Participates in evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions in relation to patient responses and seeks guidance in redirection when necessary.
• Reports to supervisor on patient care rendered, problems concerning patients' needs, and resolution to those needs.
• Helps identify patient problems and potential risks and contributes to the development of interventions.
• Assists in identification of patient's learning needs and reinforces self-care and other techniques.
• Appropriately designates applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital's established system.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience :

• Two years' experience in inpatient hospital setting, inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

• Current state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse required .
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification required .

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice and infection prevention standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus