Licensed Vocational Nurse M-F Mid shift (Beaumont/Port Arthur)

Altus Community Healthcare; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Beaumont, Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to deliver professional nursing care. The LVN will be responsible for patient assessments and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must have a current LVN license and be a graduate of an accredited nursing school. This is a full-time entry-level position with responsibilities requiring professional quality care and adherence to healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Must have previous nursing care of the preoperative patient.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
• Familiarity with Principles of Standard Precautions required.

Responsibilities

• Render professional-quality patient care to all patients.
• Conduct assessment of individual patient needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and ER-related business.

Skills

Assessment Skills

IV Therapy

Operation of vital signs monitors

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school

Current LVN license

Job description

Overview

Licensed Vocational Nurse M-F Mid shift (Beaumont/Port Arthur) at Altus Community Healthcare. The LVN is responsible for delivering quality, professional nursing care for the patient. The staffing of the ER is based on a concept of teamwork. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities

• Render professional-quality patient care to all patients.


• Assessment of individual patient needs.


• Provide optimal patient care through appropriate planning and implementation.


• Demonstrate the ability to give comprehensive nursing care to meet individual patient needs.


• Adhere to the Standards of Nursing Practice, ER, local/state/federal standards.


• Acknowledges and seeks continuing professional growth.


• Assure a safe environment for patients and personnel.


• Keeps abreast of current developments in patient care and treatment.


• Participate in QI activities.


• Assure adequate equipment and supplies necessary for quality care delivery.


• Provide flexible staffing hours to meet the Facility's needs.


• Maintain materials, supplies, and equipment of specific services as assigned.


• Maintains and keeps up-to-date with established departmental policies and procedures.


• Maintains confidentiality of patient and ER-related business.


• Develop and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other Hospital employees.


• Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.


• Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and Hospital business.


• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age-specific and drug administration).


• Above mentioned is done 95% of the time.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school


• Licensed to practice in the state of Texas


• Previous nursing care of the preoperative patient


• Operation of vital signs monitors


• Assessment Skills


• A basic understanding of nursing diagnosis


• BLS required, ACLS/PALS preferred


• Principles of Standard Precautions


• IV Therapy


• Current LVN license will be required

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Health Care Provider


• Industries: Medical Practices, Hospitals and Health Care, and Veterinary Services